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Mod 9 definitions
high temperature sterilization
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bioburden | the number of microorganisms on an object |
| saturated steam | steam that contains the maximum amount of water vapor |
| noncondensable gases | gases that cannot be liquefied by compression under the conditions of temp and pressure used during sterilization process |
| tabletop sterilizer | require manual water filling |
| gravity displacement sterilizers | steam pushes cooler air out drain, best for noncomplex instruments |
| dynamic air removal sterilizers | use a vacuum pump to ensure complete air removal |
| point of use processing | medical device is processed immediately before use |
| Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) | process design for cleaning, steam sterilization, and immediate delivery of heat-resistant items |
| terminal sterilization | devices are sterilized in their final containers & stored until needed |