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AORN Journal | 2009

Steam Sterilization and Internal Count Sheets: Assessing the Potential for Cytotoxicity

Anne D. Lucas; Nancy Chobin; Ramona Conner; Edward A. Gordon; Sheila Mitchell; Ben Perry; Mel E. Stratmeyer

Count sheets, when placed in contact with surgical instruments during steam sterilization, can transfer ink to the instruments. To explore whether this poses a safety concern, stainless steel instruments were placed on top of completely inked paper and subjected to steam sterilization, extracted, and tested for cytotoxicity. Preprinted labels were examined in a similar fashion. Extracts from stainless steel devices exposed to ink, toner, or labels showed no significant cytotoxic response, although the ink residue on the devices after steam sterilization is difficult to remove and detrimental to the instrument. Placing a barrier between the count sheet and the devices facilitates reuse of the instruments.


AORN Journal | 2000

Applying the health care industry representative statement to your setting

Vicki J. Fox; William J. Duffy; Ramona Conner

AORN values the role our industry partners play in the care of our patients. Table 3 is an example of a policy on the health care representative in the OR. This article is meant to assist perioperative nurses in writing policies that enhance the role of the health care industry representative in the OR, promote collegial relationships with an important player on the team, and preserve patient safety and privacy.


AORN Journal | 2006

Toxic anterior segment syndrome; US Food and Drug Administration product and device clearance

Ramona Conner


AORN Journal | 1999

Perioperative Care Coordinator Nurse Competency Statements

Ramona Conner


AORN Journal | 2006

Laryngoscopy room turnover; bowel instrumentation technique; polyvinyl chloride products; Laparoscopy skin preparation

Ramona Conner


AORN Journal | 2003

Labeling IV solutions; pharmacist review; assistive personnel; medication security; unattended sterile fields

Ramona Conner


AORN Journal | 2003

Dual return electrodes; electrosurgical fires; fluid biohazards; cleaning with alcohol; free‐flowing oxygen

Ramona Conner


AORN Journal | 2002

Bioterrorism; scrubbing between patients; gowning and gloving in a separate room; passing sharps

Ramona Conner


AORN Journal | 2002

Hazards of polyvinyl chloride; hands-free passing; smoke evacuators; henna tattoos; mercury hazards

Ramona Conner


AORN Journal | 2001

Washing and restringing instruments; bone debris; preparing setups; patient restraints; Group A Streptococcus

Ramona Conner

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Victoria M. Steelman

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

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Anne D. Lucas

Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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Edward A. Gordon

Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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Mel E. Stratmeyer

Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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