Sterilization Flashcards
1
Q
3 approaches to sterilization
A
Physical: Dry heat, moist heat(autoclave), irradiation
Chemical: Gaseous exposure, bactericidal agent
Mechanical: Filtration
2
Q
What must be sterilized?
A
Medium, Air, Equipment and Inlet Streams
3
Q
Main factors in liquid sterilization?
A
Type of contaminant
Temperature
Time of exposure
