
Invisible yet deadly, endotoxins evade traditional sterilization methods, posing significant risks during routine surgeries. Understanding and addressing their threat is critical for patient safety.
Rhashamekia Law, MBA, BA, CSPDT, CSPDM, has been in sterile processing for 16 years. She is a regional director of sterile processing at Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas, and an active member of the AAMI working groups.

Invisible yet deadly, endotoxins evade traditional sterilization methods, posing significant risks during routine surgeries. Understanding and addressing their threat is critical for patient safety.