06/20/2019
QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL)
Query: Sterilization of Nail Nippers
If I am understanding the APMA Weekly Focus dated June 11 correctly, it suggests that we perform steam sterilization of nippers after each use. I have always used cold sterilization between patients with steam sterilization at the end of each day or after I accidentally cut a patient. It made it clear that this was a suggestion and not a standard of care. I wonder what my colleagues are doing.
Matthew B. Richins, DPM, Joplin, MO
QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL)
Query: Sterilization of Nail Nippers
If I am understanding the APMA Weekly Focus dated June 11 correctly, it suggests that we perform steam sterilization of nippers after each use. I have always used cold sterilization between patients with steam sterilization at the end of each day or after I accidentally cut a patient. It made it clear that this was a suggestion and not a standard of care. I wonder what my colleagues are doing.
Matthew B. Richins, DPM, Joplin, MO