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It is helpful to store endotracheal tubes on the wall of the operating theatre and have a supply of anaesthetic circuits in the theatre in case needed. Is this acceptable?

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It is helpful to store endotracheal tubes on the wall of the operating theatre and have a supply of anaesthetic circuits in the theatre in case needed. Is this acceptable?

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To reduce the risk of contamination nothing should be stored in the theatre that is not essential therefore endotracheal tubes should not be stored on the wall of the operating theatre. Anaesthetic circuits are permissible. Ref: Standard 5.

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To reduce the risk of contamination nothing should be stored in the theatre that is not essential therefore endotracheal tubes should not be stored on the wall of the operating theatre. Anaesthetic circuits are permissible.