Wall-Mounted vs. Floor-Standing: Choosing the Right Surgical Scrub Station

If you don’t want to risk the lives of everyone involved in surgical operations, then choosing the right surgical scrub station makes sense. The two most obvious choices that most surgical theatres swear by are the wall mounted and floor standing. Both sinks are dedicated to cleaning, sterilization, and instrument preparation. Yet there is some basic information which stands one the best over another. So which sink is best suited to your needs, let’s find out.  

Wall-Mounted Sinks:

Aesthetically, these sinks looks better than other options. But they are also good in terms of functionality. They are optimized for medical environments and are available in both pedestal and wall-mounted configurations.  Here's why they are considered.

Infection Control: Wall-mounted sinks facilitate quick hand and arm scrubbing for surgeons and staff before procedures, enabling efficient hygiene practices during emergencies.

Sturdy: These sinks are typically sturdy as they are strongly glued with the wall. Also, they incorporate additional controls, like Surgeons can activate water controls using front panels or infrared sensors.

Maintenance: Regular cleaning and disinfection are essential for these mounted sinks. Because bacterial and fungus can build up underneath.

Save Space: Another interesting factor about wall mounted sinks is that they can save you precious space of your OT. Especially useful if you run a small hospital.

Floor-Standing Sinks:

These are freestanding sinks. But depending on the supplier, these sinks offer more flexibility in terms of placement because you can move them. However, they also come along with storage facility and there are several reasons why floor-mounted sinks are widely used in operating theatres (OT):

Stability and Durability: Floor-mounted sinks are sturdier due to their connection to the floor, allowing staff to keep scrubbing his arms and hands vigorously for extended periods.

Multiple Users: Floor-mounted designs typically have a larger basin area, allowing for comfortable use by two or more people because surgical scrubs often involve multiple staff members.

Accessibility: The height of a floor-mounted sink can be adjusted to accommodate surgeons and staff of varying heights.

Foot Pedal or Sensor Activation: Many floor-mounted sinks incorporate hands-free operation through foot pedals or sensor faucets. However, you can also include additional elements like pressure relief damper in them.