Ampoule openers

[Debra Lee]

Hi all,

Here’s a brains trust question. Has anyone else encountered reusable “Ampoule openers” within the clinical environment- particularly perioperative.

Apparently glass ampoules are a “lot tougher” these days and staff are getting glass splinters and/or cuts frequently when opening them and now have resorted to obtaining ampoule openers like the two brands linked here: https://www.paramedicshop.com.au/products/qlicksmart-snapit-pocket-blue?gclidEAIaIQobChMIpYHY68in5gIV1amWCh1vpwBjEAQYASABEgIXuPD_BwE
http://www.nursesonly.com.au/clic-open-ampoule-opener/

I grew up in a world where a gauze square was utilised if the ampoule was tough.

Cheers,

Debra Lee
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Management and Prevention Service
West Block – Ground floor
Redcliffe Hospital
Redcliffe, Qld 4020
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[Bernadette Crawford]

Hi Debra,

Yes you can get ampoule openers which can attach to your nursing tool belt or hooked on to your staff ID. It is metal with two moving parts that can be cleaned easily ( I have one ).

Can be bought from various nursing websites.

Kind Regards

Patrick

[NSQHS Standards Icon 3 – Healthcare-Associated Infections]Patrick Valente | Acting Infection Control CNC

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney
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Hi all,

Here’s a brains trust question. Has anyone else encountered reusable “Ampoule openers” within the clinical environment- particularly perioperative.

Apparently glass ampoules are a “lot tougher” these days and staff are getting glass splinters and/or cuts frequently when opening them and now have resorted to obtaining ampoule openers like the two brands linked here: https://www.paramedicshop.com.au/products/qlicksmart-snapit-pocket-blue?gclidEAIaIQobChMIpYHY68in5gIV1amWCh1vpwBjEAQYASABEgIXuPD_BwE
http://www.nursesonly.com.au/clic-open-ampoule-opener/

I grew up in a world where a gauze square was utilised if the ampoule was tough.

Cheers,

Debra Lee
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Management and Prevention Service
West Block – Ground floor
Redcliffe Hospital
Redcliffe, Qld 4020
debra.lee@health.qld.gov.au
metronorth.health.qld.gov.au
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