Sterilization Flashcards

process that kills all forms of microbial life, including endospore

1
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Filter size

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0.22 um

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2
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ethylene oxide (gas)

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most common gas for sterilization

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3
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chamber space at 55 degree C / 2 hrs

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ethylene oxide

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4
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870 - 980 degree C

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Incineration

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5
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used in laboratory hoods and isolation rooms

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HEPA filter 0.3 um

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6
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used in parenteral solutions, vaccines

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Filtration

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7
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short wavelength, high energy

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Ionizing Radiation

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7
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used in syringes, gloves, catheters

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Ionizing Radiation

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8
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160 - 180 C

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Dry heat (oven)

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9
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1.5 - 3 hrs

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Dry heat (oven)

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10
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dry heat indicator

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Bacillus atrophaeus

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11
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Geobacillus stearothermophiles

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Autoclave

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12
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fastest and simple

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autoclave

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13
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121 C
15 - 30 mins

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autoclave
- for biological waste

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14
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132 C
30 - 60 mins

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autoclave
- for medical or infectious waste

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