After each use of your equipment, it must be disinfected for hygiene reasons. But how to do it properly? Podialux, a store specializing in podiatry instruments, explains why it is important to disinfect your podiatry equipment as best as possible in Belgium and gives you some practical advice.
Why is it essential to properly disinfect your podiatry equipment?
Why disinfect podiatry equipment?
As in all medical fields, cleaning podiatrist's equipment and its disinfection are crucial steps. But why must each expert ensure their equipment is well maintained? Simply because, without it, serious hygiene problems can arise. We are talking about:
- spread of diseases;
- wound infections;
- health complications.
That's why disinfection protocols are put in place and must be strictly followed. They help create a barrier against germ transmission and protect the health and well-being of many patients, especially the most vulnerable.
While they are important for their nail care equipment, not all practices are useful and can even be counterproductive, even dangerous. It is first and foremost essential to use suitable products, otherwise the disinfection can prove to be useless since bacteria still remain. Also, be careful not to mix products. These can cause bigger problems.
How to clean podiatry medical equipment? The three main steps
Whether you're wondering how to sterilize a simple nail clipper or a file, it's important to first know the three key steps of cleaning podiatry equipment.
Pre-disinfection
The first phase of podiatry equipment cleaning, pre-disinfection involves removing visible and invisible debris from your equipment using disinfectant wipes, alcohol compresses or antibacterial soap for larger items.
Disinfection
The second cleaning step, disinfection takes place in a soaking tub specially adapted for podiatry instruments or in an ultrasonic device. Beware of the products used! For a total cleaning, it is essential to respect the prescribed dosage and soaking time.
Sterilization
The final step, dry sterilization is done using a hot autoclave oven in which are deposited the tweezers and other instruments that you wish to clean. While this step is often considered optional, it is however recommended to proceed to avoid any risk to the patient.
Be careful to respect the order of these steps otherwise these are rendered useless.
Want to know more about disinfecting podiatry equipment in Belgium?
Do you want to know more about how to disinfect podiatry equipment? Would you like to ask us one or two questions? Then, you can contact us, either by phone or via our online form. Our teams will respond as soon as possible.
