Tuesday, March 12, 2013

INFECTION CONTROL 15



Sterilization by Ionizing Radiation
Most equipment available prepackaged from the manufacturer has been sterilized by ionizing radiation. 
Items such as sutures, sponges and disposable drapes are just a few of the many types of presterilized products available. 
Also included are anhydrous materials such as powders and petroleum goods.


Sterilization by Low-Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde (LTSF)
This is a physicochemical method which uses a combination of dry saturated steam and formaldehyde to kill vegetative bacteria, bacterial spores and most viruses and the method is thus suitable for heat-sensitive materials and items of equipment with integral plastic components susceptible to damage by other processes.
            Prior to removal of sterilized objects all formaldehyde must be removed to provide a dry, sterile, formalin-free load.

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