Scientific Program
IC489 - “contamination Alert: Sterilization Matters” / “reuse with Care”: Protocol Is Key”
Date
12/03/2026
Hall
Meeting Room U-05
From
11:30
To
12:40
Chief Instructor Membership Number
K10236
Chief Instructor Name
Dr.Kumaran Murugesan
Title
“contamination Alert: Sterilization Matters” / “reuse with Care”: Protocol Is Key”
Summary
"Disinfection and Sterilization Are Crucial for Preventing the Transmission of Infectious Pathogens Through Medical and Surgical Instruments. However, There's a Significant Knowledge Gap in Monitoring Sterilization Processes and Troubleshooting Failures. the Increasing Reuse of Single-use Devices (Sud) in Ophthalmic Surgeries Heightens the Risk of Adverse Events Like Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (Tass). This Course Provides Comprehensive Insights Into Sterilization Failures, Tass Prevention Protocols, and Safe Sud Reuse Practices. by Mastering These Critical Topics, Ophthalmic Care Professionals Can Significantly Reduce Complications and Improve Patient Outcomes, Ultimately Ensuring the Success of Their Hospital's Sterilization Process."
Resume
The Chief Instructor is a senior ophthalmic surgeon practicing high volume cataract surgery for over two decades with adequate expertise & mastery in managing cataract, refractive & premium IOL scenarios. He is an eloquent speaker with excellent teaching skills and is renowned for his special approach towards every problem scenario and special interest in operation theatre and hospital infection control practices. He has presented many papers in national, international conferences & has authored HIC chapters in textbooks and has been a part of many Infection control protocols in India.
Membership No
Name
Topic
Order no
Duration
Consented
N07958
Prof.Nirmal Fredrick T.
Troubleshooting Sterilization Failures and Validation of Sterilization
1
15
Yes
K10236
Dr.Kumaran Murugesan
Tass Overview and Prevention Protocols
2
15
Yes
D08805
Dr.Gagan Dudeja
Safe Practices in Single Use Devices (sud) Reuse and Sharing of Consumables- Step by Step Protocols
3
15
K23330
Dr.Niranjan Karthik
Disinfecting Systems: Your Cssd Command Center: Building System That Never Fails
4
15
Yes
Panel discussion : 10 Mins )
