instrumenthandling
Instrument handling is the discipline concerned with the safe and effective management of instruments used in medical, dental, and laboratory settings. It covers receiving, transferring, using, cleaning, sterilizing, storing, and disposing of instruments to maintain sterility, prevent injuries, and ensure procedural accuracy. Proper handling depends on sterile technique, clear communication, and adherence to facility protocols.
In operating rooms and clinics, instruments are kept on clean trays or in sterile packs and transferred
After use, instruments are pre-cleaned to remove organic material, then cleaned manually or with ultrasonic cleaners,
Effective instrument handling supports patient safety, procedure efficacy, and workflow efficiency. Training emphasizes asepsis, hazard recognition