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How to DIY "sterile" packaging for simulation?

How to DIY "sterile" packaging for simulation?

by Caitlin Stuchbury -
Number of replies: 3

Hello all!

I'm wondering if anyone has a good idea as to how I could DIY a version of this 'sterile' packaging (see image) for simulation / psychomotor skill training?

I am putting together long-acting injection packs as it is the type of intramuscular injection our service uses the most often, and many of the pre-packaged injections would normally come with a syringe with pre-attached needle as part of the included equipment. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem that I am able to order this item as a standalone item through our service's procurement system.

It's something I can easily make (i.e. just attach a needle to a syringe), but I would like to somehow DIY a "sterile" packaging for it, so it feels a bit more realistic for training purposes.

Any ideas?

Syringe with hypodermic needle attached, inside sterile packaging

In reply to Caitlin Stuchbury

Re: How to DIY "sterile" packaging for simulation?

by Kathryn Geisler -
Hi Caitlyn

Have you spoken with your local CSD / CSSD team? They should be able to do this for you with their heal seal packaging.
Regards, Kathryn

Kathryn Geisler
Nurse Educator
Facilities (Gympie)
Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service
Kathryn.geisler@health.qld.gov.au
0754898420
Work: Monday, Wednesday to Friday
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Re: How to DIY "sterile" packaging for simulation?

by Caitlin Stuchbury -
Thank you! I didn't think of this option - mostly because we don't really have a 'local' CSD! We are a standalone psych hospital, so our CSD is at the tertiary medical hospital, about 45min away (haha)! But I will reach out to them and ask!
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Re: How to DIY "sterile" packaging for simulation?

by Suzanne Bowdler -
Hi Caitlin,
I work in a university and we recycle equipment for students to be 'sterile'. We use these self-sealing bags and mimic that they are sterile for simulation. They come in different sizes. 
Suzy
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