Entries by Sarah Clements

Types of Surgical Instruments – Names and Instrument Selection

February 21, 2022 in , /by

If we classify them according to their function, there are three main types of surgical instruments: Cutting surgical instruments – Such as blades, knives, scissors and scalpels. Grasping surgical instruments – Anything you use to hold something in place, such as forceps. Retracting surgical instruments – For holding incisions open, or for holding organs and […]

How Many Standard Infection Control Precautions Are There?

February 17, 2022 in /by

The Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs) are a series of “must do” practices intended to reduce the risk of infection in care settings. There are 10 standard infection control precautions. SICPS are for every patient, for every care setting, and for every time. And all members of staff should abide by them. In this post […]