Oven in Microbiology, PDF

Lecture 3 Oven What is the use of oven in microbiology? A hot air oven is a type of lab testing instrument that is used to heat up the products at a uniform temperature. A hot air oven is used to sterilize the product in a particular period of time under specific conditions like humidity, pressur...

Lecture 3 Oven What is the use of oven in microbiology? A hot air oven is a type of lab testing instrument that is used to heat up the products at a uniform temperature. A hot air oven is used to sterilize the product in a particular period of time under specific conditions like humidity, pressure, and other environmental factors Does the oven sterilize? Hot air sterilization using an oven is the most common method of sterilization as temperatures can be elevated to high levels and a wide variety of devices and instruments can be sterilized safely and effectively  What is the risk of oven? There are several common hazards associated with ovens that can lead to accidents and injuries. These include: Burns: Ovens generate high temperatures and open flames, which can cause burns if accidental contact is made Disadvantages of Hot Air Ovens In comparison to the autoclave or other moist heat sterilization methods, a hot air oven has a lower heat capacity and it\'s slower in killing microorganisms. It\'s not suitable to sterilize all equipment, like plastic wares and heat-sensitive materials. What is the benefit of hot air oven (advantage)? A hot air oven is used to sterilize the product in a particular period of time under specific conditions like humidity, pressure, and other environmental factors. Hot air oven controls the humidity level by removing moisture from the products and combining the airflow with heat. What is the method of sterilization of hot air oven? Medical devices are sterilized in a variety of ways including using moist heat (steam), dry heat, radiation, ethylene oxide (EtO) gas, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, and other sterilization methods (for example, chlorine dioxide gas, vaporized peracetic acid, and nitrogen dioxide)