In Pakistan Hepatitis C is a major health problem at the moment. According to a study almost 5% of the population has hepatitis C in Pakistan (http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/15/5647.pdf)
Surgical instruments used by dentists and other health professionals and even the staff who pierce ears and noses can be an inadvertent source of infection of not only of hepatitis C, but also of hepatitis B and HIV as well.
We take the utmost care in providing a safe and a clean environment for our patients. We have a system whereby, most of the instruments used are disposable but if the metal instruments are used, they are first cleaned thoroughly with soap and water and then with the internationally recommended chemical, ‘Korsolex’, which kills bacteria, TB bacteria, fungi and viruses including hepatitis C, B and the one causing the HIV infection.
http://surgikleen.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=128&Itemid=429
We recommend
It is a good idea to have your own set of hair cutting instruments and by the same token we recommend that if you are a regular ENT patient you should have your own set of ENT examination instruments as well. This would include:
1- Metal tongue depressor (one)
2- Nasal speculum (one)
3- Ear speculum (one)
These are provided in a clear plastic bag. The used instrument will be cleaned and sterilized in korsolex and returned to you after 15 minutes. Please ask for your instruments at the reception desk.
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