Postoperative cleaning Flashcards
5 characteristics of an ideal disinfectant
-Broad spectrum
-nonirritating
-nontoxic
-noncorrosive
-inexpensive
6 types of disinfectants
-chlorine-based
-phenol-based
-quaternary amine-based
-iodine
-chorhexidine
-alcohol
Effectiveness depends on…
-type of microorganism
-contact time and temp
-degree of contamination
-concentration and quantity
3 steps of instrument cleaning
-cleaning
-decontamination
-sterilizing
cleaning
the process of presoaking instruments in distilled water or a mixture of distilled water with cleaner approved for instruments.
Decontamination
7 steps
-prepare basin of warm water/detergent
-open all box locks/ratchets
-wash all surfaces with soft bristle brush
-rinse
-drain and dry
-cover with lint free absorbent material
-check condition when dry
sterilization
-rids object of all living microbes
3 factors of proper sterilization
-proper operation of sterilizer
-proper preparation of packs
-proper loading of sterilizer
ultrasonic cleaning
utilizes vibrations and enzymatic cleaner
lubricants
help prevent rust/erosion
4 ideal characteristics of wraps
-selective permeability
-resistance
-flexibility
-memory
Packing guidelines
-all items clean/good conditions
-durable wrap material
-pack fits autoclave
-soft items folded accordion
-sterilization indicator strip in middle
-sealed with autoclave tape
Steam/heat sterilizer
-common
-1-2 hours
-caution of burns
Ethylene oxide sterilizer
-used for paper/plastic/electronics
-lengthy process time
Plasma sterilizer
-uses low temperature
-used for items with heat/moisture sensitivity
gravity air displacement sterilizer
-common in hospitals
-water placed into sterilizer is heated electronically
High vacuum sterilizer
-common in teaching hospital
-needs addition plumbing/instillation
Cold sterilization
immersing items in a disinfectant solution
-alcohol
-glutaraldehyde
