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Archive > July, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 7
10 Tips to Prevent a TASS Outbreak
Details make a difference, every day, every case.
Julie Burlew-Quartey, RN, CNOR, CRNO

The more we study toxic anterior segment syndrome, the more substances we come across that seem to be associated with acute inflammation of the anterior chamber after cataract surgery. Everything from the talc from surgical gloves to the preservative in antibiotics has been associated with TASS. As a result, there's no single thing you can do, buy or change in order to prevent the complication. The most effective means is to adopt a culture of best practices that you and your staff follow daily.

Categories: Infection Control, Ophthalmology
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