Types and Use of Sterilization Packaging Material Flashcards
What are the packaging material requirements for steam?
It should allow steam to penetrate
What are the packaging material requirements for dry heat
It should not insulate items from heat or be destroyed by temperature used
What are the packaging material requirements for chemical vapor?
Vapors should be allowed to precipitate on items and should not react to the packaging material. The package should also not contact the sides of sterilizer
Which packaging materials are compatible with steam?
paper, plastic, cloth, paper peel packs, SMS, wrapped perforated cassettes
Which packaging materials are compatible with dry heat?
aluminum foil, metal, glass
Which packaging materials are compatible with chemical vapors?
paper peel packs, SMS, wrapped perforated cassettes
