Automated ultrasonic review
MULTIsteril: A brief review. Let’s automate the cleaning process to eliminate risk
Body Art
Please stop sterilizing packages of Q-tips:
Sterilized swab sticks are more convenient and less expensive to purchase than to prep yourself.
Study finds biofilm on externally threaded body jewelry
A study inadvertently proves that externally threaded jewelry can harbor bacterial colonies in biofilm.
Transdermal piercing re-purposed for medical use
A curious and hopeful article about a transdermal implant modified for a practical palliative use.
In brief: A surgeon saw this type of mod at a piercing studio when taking his children to have their ears pierced, and made a version for helping patients swallow.
Buying back old Statim autoclaves in Europe for 1000 € with purchase of a new Statim
In Europe? Got an old STATIM autoclave? I can buy back your old STATIM – even if it doesn’t work – for 1000 € when you purchase a new one through Piercing Experience in Europe. *Details at piercers.com
SciCan U | Handwashing
We all know how important washing your hands can be- this guide can serve as a helpful review
Do You Really Need To Wear A Face Mask?
It is well founded to wear a mask during your procedures for your clients safety and your own.
Understanding Facial Protection
A little more about face masks: they were designed to protect the patient from the healthcare practitioner, not the other way around
OSHA / freehand piercing?
I prefer not to use the term “freehand” to describe the precise and simple practice of body piercing without the use of mechanical means to grasp the tissue.
Medical Device Regulation: US or EU
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act In the States, medical devices are regulated by the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Then called the Food and Drug Act, it was the first piece of legislation to result from investigative journalism, namely a novel titled “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair. Sinclair described the filthy conditions of pre-WWI Chicago stockyards … Read more
Association of Professional Piercers 15th Annual Conference and Exposition
Online Registration by Cvent | Summary – Association of Professional Piercers 15th Annual Conference and Exposition. We are now open for both Full Conference Pass registrations and Individual Class registrations! NEW! Hands-on workshops Attendees must sign up for a single workshop session in order to attend. This includes all Full Conference Pass attendees. This new approach … Read more
A brief history of sterilization
An educational overview of some of the important historical steps forward in infection control and sterilization
Basics on Processing & Sterilization – Sterile & Materials Processing Department – University of Rochester Medical Center
via Basics on Processing & Sterilization – Sterile & Materials Processing Department – University of Rochester Medical Center. URMC / Sterile & Materials Processing Department / Basics on Processing & Sterilization Basics on Processing & Sterilization Table of Contents Introduction Functions The Decontamination Process The Assembly & Packaging Process The Sterilization Process Quality Assurance Introduction The Sterile Processing Department (Central … Read more
Infection Control Today – 09/2003: Surgical Prep: The Right Product for the Right Function
Another article on choosing the right surgical prep solution Until Technicare returns… Infection Control Today – 09/2003: Surgical Prep : Surgical Prep: The Right Product for the Right Function. https://www.medcompare.com/matrix/2691/Antiseptic-Skin-Preparation-Solution-and-Gels.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2526523/ CHG risks Technicare substitutes
Pranks, Punk and Industrial Culture from V. Vale | RE/Search Publications: J. G. Ballard, William S. Burroughs, and more
RE/Search Publications are some of my favorite words in print
An outlet for varied thoughts on my favorite work-related subjects
This site is for musing, rambling, pontificating and sharing my philosophy, technique and motivations. Mostly this is about the refinement of body art and related ideas. I am interested in offering my point of view to discover what we can do together with your feedback. :: In community, Brian Skellie – January 2010