What Types of Reusable Medical Supplies Are Common in Nursing?
In a nursing context, some of the most common reusable supplies include:
- Surgical Instruments: Scalpels, forceps, and scissors are often reused after proper sterilization. - Diagnostic Tools: Items such as stethoscopes, otoscopes, and thermometers. - Protective Equipment: Certain types of masks and gowns can be sterilized and reused, though this depends on material and design. - Patient Care Items: Bedpans, urinals, and some types of bandages and dressings.
