Risk of disease transmission to patients from “contaminated” surgical instruments and immediate use steam sterilization
William A. Rutala, David J. Weber
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSterilization (economics)Surgical instrumentContaminationSurgerySurgical InfectionsIntensive care medicineMicrobiologyEconomicsAntibioticsForeign exchange marketEcologyForeign exchangeBiologyMonetary economicsMedical Device Sterilization and DisinfectionSurgical site infection preventionHemostasis and retained surgical items