Re: Lead Hand in Operating Theatre

[Miley, Jacqueline]

Dear Lincoln,
I guess that with symptoms of age, most items need to be replaced!
Cheers
Jackie
Jacqueline Miley
Infection Prevention & Healthcare Epidemiology
Department of Infectious Diseases Alfred Health and Monash University
t 03 90763139 e J.Miley@alfred.org.au

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Behalf Of Lincoln Fowler

Dear Members

I have been asked to seek others experience with the Lead Hand as used
for providing a platform for performing hand surgery.

I am particularly interested in the issue of reprocessing this item. It
seems that as the surface of the lead ages it becomes dull and looks
pitted. Could it be reliably cleaned and sterilised in this state?

We are considering replacing it with a silicone coated item.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Thank you

Lincoln Fowler

Infection Prevention Consultant

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service

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