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Association of Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) with Ophthalmic Instrument Sterilization

January 11, 2013 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

This article focuses on risk factors, including the reprocessing of ophthalmic instruments, for the eye disorder known as TASS, or toxic anterior segment syndrome. (This article is based on a…

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The Joint Commission’s Recommendation for Reprocessing Rigid Laryngoscopes: Is it Valid?

October 24, 2012 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

August 30, 2013 — In its policy entitled “Infection Prevention and Control (CAMH / Hospitals): Laryngoscope Blades – How should we process and store laryngoscope blades?” (dated October 24, 2011),…

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Reprocessing of Laryngoscope Mask Airway Devices (LMAs)

October 24, 2012 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

The importance of properly reprocessing laryngoscope blades (and handles) to the prevention of disease transmission cannot be overstated. Nor, too, can the proper reprocessing of other reusable, potentially contaminated “semi-critical”…

Association of Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) with Ophthalmic Instrument Sterilization

The Joint Commission’s Recommendation for Reprocessing Rigid Laryngoscopes: Is it Valid?

Reprocessing of Laryngoscope Mask Airway Devices (LMAs)

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Association of Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) with Ophthalmic Instrument Sterilization

The Joint Commission’s Recommendation for Reprocessing Rigid Laryngoscopes: Is it Valid?

Reprocessing of Laryngoscope Mask Airway Devices (LMAs)

You missed

Immediate Use Steam Sterilization for Surgical Instruments: Dr. Muscarella’s Guidance and Position Statement

Dr. Muscarella’s Review of the New Multisociety Guidance for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities

A Proposal to Include ‘Endoscope-Associated Infections’ as a Reportable Medicare Measure to Promote Patient Safety

Hundreds of Thousands of Device Reports Were Submitted Late to FDA, a New Study Has Found, Raising Safety Questions