Principles & Techniques of Sterilization
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| autoclave | Used to sterilize articles by way of steam under pressure
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| biologic indicators | Vials or strips, also known as spore tests, that contain harmless bacterial spores; used to determine whether sterilization has occurred.
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| biologic monitoring | Verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed
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| chemical vapor sterilization | Sterilization by means of hot formaldehyde vapors under pressure
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| clean area | Place where sterilized instruments, fresh disposable supplies, and prepared trays are stored.
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| contaminated area | Place where contaminated items are brought for precleaning
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| critical instruments | Item used to penetrate soft tissue or bone
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| endospore | A resistant, dormant structure formed inside of some bacteria that can withstand adverse conditions
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| non-critical instruments | Items that come in contact with intact skin only
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| process indicators | Tapes, strips, or tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temperature.
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| process integrators | Strips placed in packages that change color when exposed to a combination of heat, temperature, and time.
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| semi-critical instruments | Items that come in contact with oral tissues but does not penetrate soft tissue or bone
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| ultrasonic cleaner | Instrument that loosens and removes debris by sound waves traveling through a liquid.
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| use-life | Period of time during which a germicidal solution is effective after it has been prepared for use
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