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What is the level of decontamination required for all reusable invasive medical devices?
What is the level of decontamination required for all reusable invasive medical devices?
What is the main advantage of gas plasma sterilization?
What is the main advantage of gas plasma sterilization?
Which sterilization method uses normal pressure?
Which sterilization method uses normal pressure?
What is a characteristic of ideal sterilization methods?
What is a characteristic of ideal sterilization methods?
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Which sterilization method is capable of processing items at sub-atmospheric pressure?
Which sterilization method is capable of processing items at sub-atmospheric pressure?
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What is the primary purpose of sterilization in medical devices?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization in medical devices?
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Which of the following sterilization methods is most similar to an oven?
Which of the following sterilization methods is most similar to an oven?
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What is the approximate cycle time of steam sterilization?
What is the approximate cycle time of steam sterilization?
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Which of the following sterilization methods uses both thermal energy and chemical processes?
Which of the following sterilization methods uses both thermal energy and chemical processes?
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What is the primary advantage of sterilization methods with rapid throughput?
What is the primary advantage of sterilization methods with rapid throughput?
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Study Notes
Sterilization Methods
- Sterilization is the complete destruction of microorganisms including bacterial spores.
- It is required for all reusable invasive medical devices (RMD).
Ideal Sterilization Methods
- Should have rapid throughput.
- Should be easily validated.
- Should be capable of processing wrapped items to enable storage after processing without environmental contamination.
Thermal Energy (Heat) Sterilization Methods
- Steam (moist heat) at high pressure: cycle time approximately 40-60 minutes.
- Dry Heat, similar to an oven, using normal pressure: cycle time up to 2 hours.
Low Temperature Chemical Sterilization Methods
- Gas plasma at ambient temperature: cycle time 45-75 minutes.
- Ethylene Oxide (EO) at sub-atmospheric or high pressure.
- Low temperature steam and formaldehyde vapor: cycle time unknown.
Sterilization Methods
- Sterilization is the complete destruction of microorganisms including bacterial spores.
- It is required for all reusable invasive medical devices (RMD).
Ideal Sterilization Methods
- Should have rapid throughput.
- Should be easily validated.
- Should be capable of processing wrapped items to enable storage after processing without environmental contamination.
Thermal Energy (Heat) Sterilization Methods
- Steam (moist heat) at high pressure: cycle time approximately 40-60 minutes.
- Dry Heat, similar to an oven, using normal pressure: cycle time up to 2 hours.
Low Temperature Chemical Sterilization Methods
- Gas plasma at ambient temperature: cycle time 45-75 minutes.
- Ethylene Oxide (EO) at sub-atmospheric or high pressure.
- Low temperature steam and formaldehyde vapor: cycle time unknown.
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Learn about the importance of sterilization in medical devices, including the ideal methods and requirements for reusable invasive medical devices.
