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Archive >  Infection Control 2010

Tools & Techniques for Safe Fluid Waste Disposal

How to protect staff, patients and the environment during one of the messiest jobs in the OR.

Mary Wilson, BSN, RN, CNOR

There are 3 basic ways to dispose of the blood, saline solution and other types of fluid waste generated during surgery: dump it, solidify it or use a closed fluid waste management system that does much of the work for you. When making a decision on which method to use, you'll need to weigh the costs, benefits and practicality of each system against the needs of your facility. Here's an overview of the 3 methods and how to safely execute them.

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