Sterilization Flashcards
1
Q
autocalve
A
high pressure/temperature with distilled water
2
Q
flash sterilization
A
use only when instruments are needed immediatly
3
Q
dry heat
A
oven at 170 degrees C for 1 hr
4
Q
commonly used gas
A
ethylene oxide
5
Q
radiation
A
short wave lenghth, high-intensity radioation used for disposable items
6
Q
chemical
A
used for insturments with plastic or fine tips
7
Q
three types of chemicals
A
Low: idophors (hand scrubs- iodine)
Intermediate: phenols (surface -lysol)
High-Level: halogens (bleach)
