Wash Chamber for Surgical Environment

Abstract

A system and method for a surgical scrub automated cleaning station are disclosed. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station includes a rotatable, extendable, and retractable wash cylinder that is operable to accommodate any variety of arm length. More specifically, the surgical scrub automated cleaning station may include an accordion, telescoping, or otherwise adjustable cylinder to accommodate a variety of arm lengths. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station may be used to provide a surgeon or other health care personnel with a hand and forearm washing. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station may also be monitored to ensure compliance with one or more hygiene protocols.

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         5 . A method, comprising:
 (a) receiving a first identifier of a first user;   (b) in response to receipt of the first identifier, positioning a wash cylinder of an adjustable depth to a first depth to accommodate a first appendage of the first user;   (c) performing a wash of the first appendage;   (d) thereafter receiving a second identifier of a second user;   (e) in response to receipt of the second identifier, positioning the wash cylinder to a second depth to accommodate a second appendage of the second user;   (f) performing a wash of the second appendage, wherein the first and second appendages have differing sizes.   
     
     
         6 . A method, comprising:
 (a) positioning, by at least one of a processor and a manual control, a wash cylinder to a first depth;   (b) receiving a first appendage of a first user;   (c) washing the first appendage;   (d) positioning, by the at least one of a processor and a manual control, a wash cylinder to a second depth;   (e) receiving a second appendage of a second user;   (f) washing the second appendage.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the positioning steps are performed by a processor in response to receipt of a unique user identifier.