Handpiece Safety Flashcards

1
Q

How are handpieces sterilised

A

Through a type B steriliser (type S can also be used if indicated by manufacturer)

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2
Q

Why can a type B steriliser that is used for sterilising handpieces

A

have channels and lumens that need to be sterilised

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3
Q

What temperature are they sterilised at

A

134-137 degrees celsius

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4
Q

For how long must the handpieces be sterilised at the required temperature

A

3 minutes

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5
Q

What are the 6 steps in checking handpiece safety

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Ensure backcap cannot rotate
Insert bur and pull on it to ensure full engagement
Check device fits securely to covering by applying tension to ensure it is secured
Check it is fit for use by checking the bur spins freely and check for the burs lateral movement
Spin the handpiece and check sound produced is consistent

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6
Q

What is the missing handpiece safety check?

  • pull the bur to ensure it is fully engaged
  • fit the handpiece into the coupling. Apply tension to ensure the device is secured
  • check that the bur spins freely
  • check the bur’s lateral movement
  • check that the sound produced is consistent
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  • ensure that the backcap cannot rotate
  • pull the bur to ensure it is fully engaged
  • fit the handpiece into the coupling. Apply tension to ensure the device is secured
  • check that the bur spins freely
  • check the bur’s lateral movement
  • check that the sound produced is consistent
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7
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What is the missing handpiece safety step?

  • ensure that the backcap cannot rotate
  • fit the handpiece into the coupling. Apply tension to ensure the device is secured
  • check that the bur spins freely
  • check the bur’s lateral movement
  • check that the sound produced is consistent
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  • ensure that the backcap cannot rotate
  • pull the bur to ensure it is fully engaged
  • fit the handpiece into the coupling. Apply tension to ensure the device is secured
  • check that the bur spins freely
  • check the bur’s lateral movement
  • check that the sound produced is consistent
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8
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What is the missing handpiece safety step?

  • ensure that the backcap cannot rotate
  • pull the bur to ensure it is fully engaged
  • check that the bur spins freely
  • check the bur’s lateral movement
  • check that the sound produced is consistent
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  • ensure that the backcap cannot rotate
  • pull the bur to ensure it is fully engaged
  • fit the handpiece into the coupling. Apply tension to ensure the device is secured
  • check that the bur spins freely
  • check the bur’s lateral movement
  • check that the sound produced is consistent
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9
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What is the missing handpiece safety step?

  • ensure that the backcap cannot rotate
  • pull the bur to ensure it is fully engaged
  • fit the handpiece into the coupling. Apply tension to ensure the device is secured
  • check the bur’s lateral movement
  • check that the sound produced is consistent
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  • ensure that the backcap cannot rotate
  • pull the bur to ensure it is fully engaged
  • fit the handpiece into the coupling. Apply tension to ensure the device is secured
  • check that the bur spins freely
  • check the bur’s lateral movement
  • check that the sound produced is consistent
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10
Q

What is the missing handpiece safety check?

  • ensure that the backcap cannot rotate
  • pull the bur to ensure it is fully engaged
  • fit the handpiece into the coupling. Apply tension to ensure the device is secured
  • check that the bur spins freely
  • check that the sound produced is consistent
A
  • ensure that the backcap cannot rotate
  • pull the bur to ensure it is fully engaged
  • fit the handpiece into the coupling. Apply tension to ensure the device is secured
  • check that the bur spins freely
  • check the bur’s lateral movement
  • check that the sound produced is consistent
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11
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What is hte missing handpiece safety check?

  • ensure that the backcap cannot rotate
  • pull the bur to ensure it is fully engaged
  • fit the handpiece into the coupling. Apply tension to ensure the device is secured
  • check that the bur spins freely
  • check the bur’s lateral movement
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  • ensure that the backcap cannot rotate
  • pull the bur to ensure it is fully engaged
  • fit the handpiece into the coupling. Apply tension to ensure the device is secured
  • check that the bur spins freely
  • check the bur’s lateral movement
  • check that the sound produced is consistent
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12
Q

RPM of high speed?

A

250000-50000

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