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5 Benefits of Direct-to-Drain Fluid Management
Closed systems make ortho centers safer, faster and more cost-effective.
Holly Sousa, RN, BSN, MS, CNOR
WORKHORSE Direct-to-drain systems limit the number of ancillary products you'll need to collect fluid runoff.When it comes to fluid waste management, what if you could cut turnover times, make less mess, decrease your red bag trash costs and lower your staff's risks of slips, falls and exposures to biohazardous waste? Direct-to-drain systems make those benefits a reality. Here's a look at why capturing fluid at the surgical site and filtering it into a closed container is ideally suited for your orthopedic facility.
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