Sterilization Equipment is an essential part of any hospital or health care facility. It helps protect patients from the risk of infection and other diseases that may be transmitted during procedures. It also protects medical workers, who can contract bloodborne diseases like hepatitis C and HIV if they contact contaminated instruments. Sterilizing your sterilizer regularly will help ensure that it does not break down, which could lead to a devastating loss in service for you and your patients.
1) Sterilizers are explicitly designed for heat-sensitive medical instruments which cannot withstand boiling water or harsh chemicals
2) Sterile steam is generated by passing hot water through a chamber containing sterile filter media. It is a natural and effective way of disinfecting the surgical site
3) Autoclaves use high temperature, pressure, and humidity to kill microorganisms. During autoclave treatment, instruments are heated at 160° F (71 °C) for approximately 15 minutes, followed by depressurization from overpressure so that air can reach all surfaces of the instruments
Sterilization equipment is often used as the last step of surgical procedures. Still, it also should be able to withstand cleaning from day-to-day sterilizing after any procedure that may have been contaminated with fluids from the patient.
Sterilization Equipment is one of the most important aspects to consider when preparing for a surgical procedure. It can come in many forms, such as sterilizing agents, steam cleaners, and autoclaves. It must be used appropriately and maintained to ensure that it remains safe for patients before, during, and after surgery.