The Use of Surgical Brushes

Surgical brushes are an important part of ensuring surgical safety, and understanding their usage methods and precautions is of great significance.

When using a surgical brush, first thoroughly wet both hands and forearms, then pick up the brush and apply the cleaning agent evenly on the hands and forearms. Next, brush in the prescribed order, starting from the fingers and gradually brushing upwards to the wrist to ensure that every part is meticulously cleaned. After brushing, rinse both hands and forearms with clean water to ensure there is no residue of the cleaning agent.

When using a surgical brush, some details need to be noted. Firstly, ensure that the quality of the brush is good, with no shedding or damaged bristles. Secondly, maintain an appropriate level of force during brushing to avoid skin damage caused by excessive force. At the same time, pay attention to the brushing time, usually requiring a certain duration to achieve a good cleaning effect. In addition, clean and disinfect the brush promptly after use for the next use.

Surgical brushes have unique characteristics. Their bristles are usually designed to be relatively dense, capable of effectively removing dirt and bacteria from the hands. At the same time, the shape and size of the brush are also meticulously designed for easy operation and use.

The specific applications of surgical brushes in surgeries mainly include hand cleaning before surgery and instrument cleaning during surgery. Before surgery, they help surgeons and nurses maintain hand cleanliness and reduce the risk of surgical site infection. During surgery, they can be used to clean surgical instruments to ensure the cleanliness and sterility of the instruments.

In conclusion, surgical brushes play an important role in surgeries, and correctly using them is the key to ensuring surgical safety. We should strictly follow the usage methods and precautions, give full play to their features and advantages, and provide strong support for the smooth progress of surgeries.