Handling + storage of sterilised items

Question 1

1.

Answer 1

remove from autoclave and handle wearing clean PPE

Question 2

2.

Answer 2

drying with single use cloth and placing within a device to act as a barrier between the items and general atmosphere to avoid aerosol and microorganisms recontamination (sealed pouch, lidded tray)

Question 3

3.

Answer 3

date stamped storage pouches so that items are used or re-sterilised within 1 year of this use by date

Question 4

4.

Answer 4

must be kept in drawers or cupboards

clean and dirty zone as well as boxes adequately labelled