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Why Sterilization

For people having surgery, the difference between sterile and unsterile surgical instruments can mean
life or death.

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If you had surgery today you trust:

That the instruments used during your surgery would not introduce disease into your body.

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That the instruments used during your surgery would not introduce disease into your body.

That every effort has been made to ensure a sterile operating environment.

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That every effort has been made to ensure a sterile operating environment.

That health care workers have both the knowledge and skills to ensure you not only survive but thrive following surgery.

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That health care workers have both the knowledge and skills to ensure you not only survive but thrive following surgery.

Achieving surgical safety can be challenging in some areas of the world. There are countries where resources are limited, funding is insufficient, and comprehensive training may not exist for each health care worker involved in surgery.

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Achieving surgical safety can be challenging in some areas of the world. In many countries resources are limited, funding is insufficient, and comprehensive training may not exist for each health care worker involved in surgery.

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Having sterile surgical
instruments and medical
equipment changes
everything...

from faster
recovery times,

A shorter hospital stay reduces the risk of post-operative hospital-acquired infections.

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The most important step in reprocessing reusable instruments is thorough cleaning and rinsing to remove a number of microorganisms and other organic and inorganic materials.

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to better
health,

More people die within 30 days of surgery annually than from all causes related to HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis combined (2.97 million deaths).

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and healthier communities.

When surgical patients thrive and are engaged in their care, they are able to return to their communities and continue income-generating activities.

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Through sterile processing training, mentorship, advocacy and partnerships, SPECT supports health care workers globally to keep patients safe.

See a before and after of surgical instrument sterilization

"The provision of safe and affordable surgical and anaesthesia care when needed not only reduces premature death and disability, but also boosts welfare, economic productivity, capacity, and freedoms, contributing to long term development."

Global Surgery 2030: evidence and solutions for achieving health, welfare, and economic development, John Meara et al. URL Lancet 2015; 386: 569–624

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Training
Program

Tailored for health care workers in various contexts.

Online Resources

Sterile processing tools and educational materials.

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