AUTOCLAVE FOR MIDTERMS Flashcards
a machine that provides a physical method of sterilization by killing bacteria, viruses, and even spores present in the material put inside of the vessel using steam under pressure
Autoclave
sterilizes the materials by heating them up to a
particular temperature for a specific period of time
Autoclave
also known as a steam sterilizer
Autoclave
An autoclave is considered a more effective method of sterilization as it is based on _____________
moist heat sterilization
Simplest form of the autoclave
Pressure Cooker Type or Laboratory Bench Autoclaves
main component of a steam autoclave consisting of an inner chamber and an outer jacket
Pressure Chamber
The inner chamber is made up of ______ or _______,which is present inside the out chamber made up of an iron case
stainless steel or gunmetal
the case where the materials to be sterilized are put
the inner chamber (part of pressure chamber)
The autoclaves used in healthcare laboratories have ________ that is filled with steam to reduce the time taken to reach the sterilization temperatur
an outer jacket
The purpose of the ____ is to seal off the outside atmosphere and create a sterilized condition on ht inside of the autoclave
Lid/Door
True or False
The lid is made airtight via the screw clamps and asbestos washer
True
- present on the lid of the autoclave to indicate the pressure created in the autoclave during sterilization
- essential as it assures the safety of the autoclave and the working condition of the operation
Pressure Gauge
- present on the lid of the autoclave is the same as that of the pressure cooker
- controls the pressure inside the chamber by releasing a certain amounting vapor by lifting itself
pressure releasing unit/whistle
- Present in the lid of the autoclave
- crucial in cases where the autoclave fails to perform its action or the pressure inside increases uncontrollably
- has a thin layer of rubber that bursts itself to release the pressure and to avoid the danger of explosion
Safety Valve
- present underneath the chamber that uses an electric heating system to heat the water and generate steam in the inner and outer chamber
Electrical Steam Generator or Boiler
True or False about Electrical Steam Generator
- The level of water present in the inner chamber is vital as if the water is not sufficient; there are chances of the burning of the heating system.
- Similarly, if the water is more than necessary, it might interfere with the trays and other components present inside the chamber.
True
- pulls out the air from the inside of the chamber to create a vacuum inside the chamber
- present in some types if autoclaves
Vacuum Generator
This part if the autoclave is important because some air pockets inside the chamber might support the growth of different microorganisms
Vacuum Generator
- many autoclaves are provided with a system to cool the effluent before it enters the draining pipes
- this system prevents any damage to the drainage pipe die to the boiling water being sent out of the autoclave
Wastewater cooler