Dr.Bharathi Megur [M12298] – Bidar
Course Objective: To teach the attendees the Standard practice patterns related to sterilization protocols for ophthalmic surgical instruments and how to avoid the common pitfalls. In-efficient Cleaning & sterilization processes continue to be one of the most important reasons for post cataract surgery TASS & Endophthalmitis in the world over, especially in developing countries. This course teaches the basic concepts of cleaning, sterilizing, storing of the surgical instruments. The complexities of sterilizing hollow instruments like phaco headpiece, tubing, cannula, vitrector will be dealt with .The principles, indications, technique and protocols for both steam & chemical sterilization will be taught. Choosing/ buying the right type of sterilizers and using appropriate parameters for effective sterilization will be highlighted. Special emphasis will be given on the protocols for documentation, monitoring & validation of sterilization procedures
| 1 | Steam Sterilization – Principles, Practices & the common Pitfalls (8 mins) | Dr.Bharathi Megur | watch video |
| 2 | Re-Processing of Surgical Instruments,cleaning, disinfection sterilization (8 mins) | Dr.Deepak Megur | watch video |
| 3 | Sterilization of Hollow Instruments- Challenges & solutions (8 mins) | Dr.Deepak Megur | watch video |
| 4 | Choosing the right Sterilizer (8 mins) | Dr.Bharathi Megur | watch video |
| 5 | ETO sterilzation-The right way to do (8 mins) | Dr.Sunil Ganekal | watch video |
| 6 | Instrument Processing in High risk Cases– HIV & Hbs Ag positive patients (8 mins) | Dr. C.A.P. PRABHU | watch video |
| Panel Discussion : (25 mins.) |
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