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Sterilization Final_033714 - Copy_070527
Sterilization Final_033714 - Copy_070527
Sterilization Final_033714 - Copy_070527
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DISINFECTION
BY-CAPT T DIVYA
NQAS
WHY NEEDED?
Microorganisms are
omnipresent.
Critical devices
MOIST
DRY HEAT
HEAT
INCINERATION
❖ Excellent method.
❖ Mechanical indicators
❖ Chemical indicators
STERILISATION
VALIDATION
STERILISATION
VALIDATION
ASEPTIC STORAGE
• Instruments are kept wrapped until ready for use .
• Minimal handling to be done
• Sterilized packs should be allowed to cool before storage;
otherwise condensation will occur inside the packs.
• The store must be subjected to adequate pest control .
• Materials should be stored at least 8” off the floor and 18”
from the ceiling
• Sterile packs must be stored and issued in correct date
order.
ASEPTIC STORAGE
CHEMICAL AGENTS
Ex Cresol, Chlorhexidine,
Chlorxylenol, Hexachlorophines
DETTOL
Composition – isoprapanolol
-benzalkonium chloride
Action – rapid broad spectrum bactericidal,
fungicidal, tuberculocidal, virucidal(enveloped
viruses)
Contact- skin antisepsis-2min
-viruses-30 sec
-fungi and bacteria-15 sec
It is a rapid acting low level disinfectant with
good skin tolerability
CUTASEPT
OXIDISING AGENTS
Hydrogen peroxide
Peracetic acid
PERASAFE
TRADE NAME HOW TO SHELF LIFE CONTACT
PREPARE TIME
PERASAFE Add 16.2 gm 24 HOURS 10 MINUTES
of perasafe
powder to
1000ml of
luke water
mix until
fully
dissolved
STERIGEN