Every year, tens of thousands of patients who check into hospitals die from hospital acquired infections - a number which would be greatly reduced if proper sterile procedure was always observed. One of the ways that medical personnel can easily protect their patients' health is by the use of sterilization pouches.
These disposable medical supplies are used to store surgical tools and implements that will be used in a medical procedure. From teeth cleaning to surgery, Sterilization Pouches help ensure these tools will be sterile right up until the very moment they are used.
According to RID, the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths, at least 103,000 deaths per year are attributed to hospital acquired infections. And there are many more people who survive but suffer permanent disfigurement or impairment that they would not have suffered if they had not been exposed to unnecessary pathogens.
Some published estimates state that 5 percent of acute care hospitalizations result in a hospital acquired infection. This would result in an estimated 2 million cases per year; the majority do not result in death but they result in discomfort, pain, worry, additional hospitalization time, additional expense, and sometimes, permanent disability such as limb loss, severe scarring, or other complications.
Some of the most common sites of hospital acquired infection, where germs are particularly likely to colonize and enter the human body, are:
o Catheter associated infections, such as infections of the urinary tract
o Ventilator Associated Infections, such as pneumonia
o bloodstream infection
o Surgical site infection
These types of infections are also referred to as nosocomial infections. They can be avoided by observing proper sterilization procedures such as hand-washing, and maintaining a sterile environment for all surgical tools and equipment.
Sterilization pouches provide the perfect solution for keeping tools and equipment safely sealed away in a completely sterile environment until they are ready to be used.
It is important to purchase these pouches from a trusted company with a good reputation and with experience in manufacturing and selling disposable medical supplies.
The sterilization pouches must be made of sturdy medical-grade materials and must have a sturdy easy to use seal. There must be clear indicators on the pouch which will reveal immediately if there are any tears or breaches in the pouch.
Use of a sterilization pouch is one of the many steps that doctors, nurses, dentists, and other medical professionals can take to protect their patients, who may already be immuno-compromised and at exceptionally high risk of infection and exposure.
