B.J. van Straten
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Creating a circular healthcare economy
Circular strategies for sustainable healthcare
Reprocessing Zamak laryngoscope blades into new instrument parts
An ‘all-in-one’ experimental study
The Circular Economy faces a growing interest. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of a circular approach towards reusing discarded hospital instruments and stainless steel waste. Secondary, this study aims to identify if any cost savings can be realized by f ...
Hospitals in the Netherlands generate approximately 1.3 million kg of waste from the polypropylene (PP) wrapping paper (WP) used to wrap surgical instruments each year. The aim of this study was to develop a method to recycle WP waste into new medical devices.
Background: Complications that occur in laparoscopic surgery are often associated with the initial entry into the peritoneal cavity. The literature reported incidences of Veress needle (VN) injuries of e.g. 0.31% and 0.23%. In a 2010 national survey of laparoscopic entry techn ...
Can sterilization of disposable face masks be an alternative for imported face masks?
A nationwide field study including 19 sterilization departments and 471 imported brand types during COVID-19 shortages
Face masks, also referred to as half masks, are essential to protect healthcare professionals working in close contact with patients with COVID-19-related symptoms. Because of the Corona material shortages, healthcare institutions sought an approach to reuse face m ...
Reprocessing filtering facepiece respirators in primary care using medical autoclave
Prospective, bench-to-bedside, single-centre study
OBJECTIVE: There are widespread shortages of personal protective equipment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reprocessing filtering facepiece particle (FFP)-type respirators may provide an alternative solution in keeping healthcare professionals safe. DESIGN: Prospective, ...
Sterilization of disposable face masks by means of standardized dry and steam sterilization processes
An alternative in the fight against mask shortages due to COVID-19
Background: There is a worldwide shortage of medical-grade face masks. Donning masks can play an important role in curbing the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Aim: To conclude whether there is an effective mask for the population to wear in public that could easily be made during a medi ...
NEN-spec Medische Hulpmiddelen voor eenmalig gebruik
Richtlijn voor hergebruik tijdens COVID-19
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Mechanical Recycling of Autoclave Laminated Plastic
Towards Sustainable Waste Management
Each year hospitals in the Netherlands generate approximately 1.3 million kilogram of waste from the polypropylene (PP) wrapping paper (WP) used to wrap surgical instruments. The objective of this thesis is to acquire high quality PP, for the use of inject ...