Autoclaves

Question 1

Give tips on how to load an autoclave

Answer 1

Items placed so steam can penetrate wrappings
Space between items
Packages placed on sides, not flat
No articles come in contact with outside of autoclave while unloading or loading

Question 2

How long should items stay in the autoclave

Answer 2

Varies from item to item
Check instructions for certain times and temperature
Using wrong time/temp can ruin items

Question 3

How should freshly sterilized items be treated?

Answer 3

Stored in clean dust proof areas

If wraps loosen, tear, become wet, etc, re-wrap and put it in autoclave again

Question 4

What is dry heat sterilization?

Answer 4

Alternative method of sterilization from steam sterilization

Question 5

What should you not put in dry heat?

Answer 5

Soft rubber or some specific plastics

Question 6

What is an example of a dry heat and autoclave sterilizer at home?

Answer 6

Dry heat- oven

Autoclave- pressure cooker

Question 7

What is an autoclave?

Answer 7

Machine that uses steam under pressure to sterilize equipment and supplies

Question 8

Preparation of items before loading them into autoclave?

Answer 8

Wash thoroughly and rinsed
No residue bc autoclave can cook it onto items permanently
Wrap items correctly with indicators

Question 9

What must wrapping materials be able to do?

Answer 9

Allow for penetration of steam

Question 10

What are indicators?

Answer 10

Ensure that articles have been sterilized

Ex) autoclave tape, sensitivity marks