Sterile Processing: Basic set assembly

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A few technical questions from a SPT about to go into clinicals. Firstly, how can you not have a count sheet? Thats a double question bc I wanted to know both why there wouldn't be a count sheet with a particular set and how you would verify to yourself and for the sake of record keeping what is in a particular set. Secondly, would your recommend dumping the instruments out like you did at first since there are likely to be heavier instruments on the bottom that you're putting on top of the lighter ones.

[@BeccasBoutique]

Thank you for these videos! I am just starting in the sterile processing world and this gives me a lot of insight on many things. 😊

[@fadyjajo6430]

What should we do if we find dirty ‏‪ ‏‪19:28‬‏ instruments in the tray?

[@WDYDCSP]

Send the whole tray back

[@wagabagabobo-zg9ft]

On average, how long should it take one to assemble a tray?

[@WDYDCSP]

@wagabagabobo-zg9ft that varies GREATLY. So I honestly can not answer that question without considering what goes into assembly quality wise.

[@itsmetynice]

When you say smallest to largest and curve before straight do you mean all the curved instruments 1st and then all the straights no matter the height?

[@WDYDCSP]

@itsmetynice curved before straight of same sized and likeness of instruments, then gradually going up in sizes.

[@wagabagabobo-zg9ft]

@@itsmetynice honestly, the facilities ive worked at, you just follow the order of the count sheet no matter what

[@whomeye2168]

No gloves? How is that sterile?

[@WDYDCSP]

@whomeye2168 the prep and pack area is not a sterile area, it is a semi-clean area. Sterility happens after the sterilization process

[@Alouha0407]

Ur lucky u can sit.