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high temperature sterilization

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what are the advantages of steam sterilization? low cost & rapid cycles, no harmful residues
what factors impact steam sterilization effectiveness? microorganism type (some more resistant), device design (more complex=harder), bioburden,and soil or organic matter
what are the components of a steam sterilizer? jacket, door and gasket, chamber drain, thermostatic trap, physical monitors
what are the types of steam sterilizers? tabletop sterilizers, gravity displacement dynamic air removal, steam flush pressure pulse
what are the phases of steam sterilization cycle? conditioning phase, exposure phase, exhaust, drying
what are the conditions for effective steam sterilization? contact, temperature, time, steam quality & moisture
what temperature and quality must the steam be? between 250-270 degrees, 97-100% humidity
instruments should go directly from IUSS to what to prevent contamination? sterile field
what is a valid use of IUSS? in a document emergency
what may still be present during cooling that increases risk of microorganism transfer through packaging if touched? vapor
what regulates steam and air removal in a sterilizer? thermostatic trap
what are physical monitors of sterilization? receipt printout, electronic monitor, gauges
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