Surgical sinks, also known as scrub sinks or medical sinks, are vital to keep operating rooms (ORs) up and running, and are imperative to the health and safety of the patients. They are essential for operating rooms'' smooth functioning and maintenance. Surgical sinks are used for preoperative hand-washing, surgical instrument cleaning, sterilization, and others (wound irrigation and dental procedures, among others). They serve as the scrub station for surgeons and other OR staff to scrub their hands and arms before a surgical or invasive procedure. Thus, it is the preferred choice for hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and veterinary clinics worldwide. Various features of a scrub sink aid in the effective operation and use by surgeons and other surgical staff. The main features of a scrub sink include: Water control – Water controls on scrub sinks may be operated by hand or with a hands-free feature like a knee operated panel, foot pump, or infrared sensor
Market Dynamics:
Growing burden of chronic disease, increasing number of surgical procedures, increasing number of minimally invasive procedures, rise in focus on patient safety, increasing number of healthcare facilities, and the outbreak of COVID-19 are major factors expected to augment the growth of the global surgical sinks market over the forecast period.
For instance, in July 2020, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), worldwide, around 310 million major surgeries are performed each year; around 40 to 50 million in the U.S. and 20 million in Europe. The number of surgical procedures is rising worldwide, and this in turn is expected to drive the growth of the market.
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