I realize that some people out there may have their own preformed opinions regarding Medscape articles, and I agree that often the articles published are more of an "editorial style" than objective information. However, I really try to sift through the large volume of publications that Medscape puts out on a regular basis to bring you all the most objective and pertinent information out there.
This article highlights the problem with the reuse of "single use" medical supplies. Whether for cost-savings in a private practice, or convenience in a large academic institution, this is a real problem that I guarantee every medical student will face at some point during their training. When faced with these issues we must ask ourselves a few very pertinent questions: "why am I reusing this supply?", "is this in the best interest of my patient's health/safety?", "is this in the best interest of the health/safety of myself and my coworkers?", and finally, "is there a more efficient way to avoid this dilemma in the future?".
This article highlights the problem with the reuse of "single use" medical supplies. Whether for cost-savings in a private practice, or convenience in a large academic institution, this is a real problem that I guarantee every medical student will face at some point during their training. When faced with these issues we must ask ourselves a few very pertinent questions: "why am I reusing this supply?", "is this in the best interest of my patient's health/safety?", "is this in the best interest of the health/safety of myself and my coworkers?", and finally, "is there a more efficient way to avoid this dilemma in the future?".