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What is the primary responsibility of CSSD technicians/specialists?
Which of the following statements is true regarding surgical instruments?
What is the primary reason for the exacting instrument requirements in surgical procedures?
What is one of the sources for the names of surgical instruments?
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What is the process followed by CSSD technicians/specialists for preparing surgical instruments?
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Which material was predominantly used for surgical instruments during the Middle Ages?
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Who is considered the 'Father of Modern Surgery' and made significant advancements in surgical instruments during the Islamic Golden Age?
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What development in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries enabled more possibilities for internal surgical procedures?
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According to the FDA guidance on reprocessing medical devices, what aspect did it emphasize regarding instrument design?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a disadvantage of disposable surgical instruments in the given text?
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Study Notes
Surgical Procedures and Instruments
- Millions of surgical procedures are performed in the kingdom each year, requiring billions of surgical instruments to be processed annually.
- CSSD/CSD technicians/specialists play a crucial role in ensuring that instruments are safe, functional, and available when needed.
Instrument Management
- Cleaning, decontaminating, packing, and sterilizing instruments are critical steps in the process.
- Identifying and inspecting instruments is vital to ensure they are in good condition.
- Instrument assembly is another crucial role for CSSD.
Instrument Origin and Design
- Physicians identify specific instruments needed for various procedures.
- Most instruments are purchased by healthcare facilities and maintained by CSSD, while some are loaned for specific surgeries.
- Instruments are designed to perform specific functions in specific situations and are named after their anatomical location or inventor.
Reusable vs Disposable Instruments
- Reusable instruments: durable, hard metal components, repeated reprocessing (months-years), but costly, prone to cross-contamination, and require maintenance.
- Disposable instruments: prevent cross-contamination, reduce human error, safe, and time-saving, but less durable and require reprocessing.
History of Surgical Instruments
- Prehistory (3,500 BC): earliest surgical instruments were teeth and hands, used with natural materials.
- Antiquity (600 BC - 300 AD): Hippocrates introduced surgical instruments made of bronze and iron.
- The Middle Ages (500 - 1500): medieval artisans crafted instruments from iron, steel, and wood.
- Arabic (1000 AD): Abu al-Qasim Al-Zahrawi introduced over 200 surgical instruments, becoming the father of modern surgery.
- The Renaissance (15th century): the invention of the printing press allowed for faster dissemination of ideas, leading to the development of new instruments.
- The Twentieth & Twenty-First Centuries: surgical instruments evolved from stone to stainless steel, with the practice of sterilization enabling more internal surgical procedures.
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Learn about the role of Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) technicians/specialists in ensuring the safety and availability of surgical instruments for procedures. Topics include cleaning, decontamination, instrument inspection, and sterile packaging.
