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WORK AREA CLEANLINESS
HOUSEKEEPING RECOMMENDATIONS Horizontal work surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected at the beginning and end of each shift Floors should be cleaned and disinfected daily Emergency Eyewash and shower equipment should be available within 10 seconds or 30 meters of …
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HANDLING, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF STERILIZED ITEMS
According to ANSI/AAMI ST79, the recommended minimum time to wait for sterilized item to cool down is 30 minutes. Depending on the load contents, up to two hours may be required for the cooldown, starting from when the sterilizer door …
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CAVITATION & IMPINGEMENT
CAVITATION Cavitation is a process used in ultrasonic cleaning to remove debris and bioburden from difficult to reach areas of surgical instruments such as box locks, serrations and lumens of complex devices. Cavitation is a phenomenon where high-frequency sound waves …
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT – PPE
Personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is “specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues recommendations for …
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OZONE
Ozone is a colorless to bluish gas with a distinctive pungent smell and toxic at high concentration It is a low-temperature sterilant for used for sterilizing heat, pressure and moisture-sensitive items Ozone sterilant is generated by a combination of oxygen, …
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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE GAS PLASMA
Sterilization with hydrogen peroxide plasma is a low-pressure, low-temperature, nontoxic process Hydrogen Peroxide(H202) gas plasma sterilizes by oxidation H202 does not require aeration since its byproduct of water and oxygen are not toxic The sterilization temperature is below 131 degrees …
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ETHYLENE OXIDE
Ethylene oxide is a flammable and explosive colorless gas used for sterilization of medical equipment and devices that are heat and moisture sensitive Ethylene oxide kills microorganisms through a process known as alkylation Alkylation takes place in a special chamber …
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LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZATION
Low temperature sterilization is used for items that can neither withstand heat nor moisture. Low temperature sterilization include: 1. Ethylene oxide (EtO) 2. Hydrogen peroxide 3. Ozone 4. Glutaraldehyde and formaldehyde 5. Peracetic acid
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