Question

The final result of the sterilization process requires the absolute absence of living forms from the surface and bulk of the item.

• Which destructions implies this sterilization process?
• From Where comes the achievement of the sterility status?
• Provide one example of medical devices sterilization.

Answer 1

• The sterilization is defined as defined as process by which an article,surface or medium is free of all living microorganisms either in vegitative or spore state.
• The sterility status can be defined as the probability of a single unit of the article subjected to sterlisation neverthless remain nonsterile.
• Autoclaving is an example for medical devices sterilisation. - Autoclaving is the process of sterilization by satured steam under high pressure,above 100 degree celsius.   - Common articles sterilized in autoclave are

1. Culture media
2. Rubber articles like tubes,gloves etc
3. Syringes and surgical instruments
4. OT gowns,dressing materials
5. Endodontic instruments
6. Hand instruments.