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Hospitals scramble to prevent surgery cancellations due to global sterilisation wrap shortage caused by COVID-19 PPE demand – ABC News
A global shortage of sterilisation wrap for surgical equipment leaves Queensland hospitals scrambling to source alternatives like stainless steel boxes and special…
A global shortage of sterilisation wrap for surgical equipment has left Queensland hospitals scrambling to source alternatives, like stainless steel boxes and special plastic, to avoid cancelling patient surgeries, according to surgeons.
Key points:
- There is a global shortage of wrapping material used in the sterilisation of surgical instruments
- It has come about due to the worldwide demand for PPE
- Surgeons and Queensland Health are working together to avoid cancelling any surgeries
Royal Australasian…
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