Abstract
Moist/wet materials stored after autoclaving are considered contaminated and not recommended for use. Aiming to support decision-making in emergency situations, this study evaluated the maintenance of sterility in moist/wet material after being submitted to steam sterilization and stored for a period of 30 days.
Highlights
Introduction / objectives Moist/wet materials stored after autoclaving are considered contaminated and not recommended for use
Aiming to support decision-making in emergency situations, this study evaluated the maintenance of sterility in moist/wet material after being submitted to steam sterilization and stored for a period of 30 days
ResultsThe presence of moisture within the surgical boxes were confirmed by differential weight of the boxes before and after autoclaving
Summary
From International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC 2011) Geneva, Switzerland. 29 June – 2 July 2011. From International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC 2011) Geneva, Switzerland. Introduction / objectives Moist/wet materials stored after autoclaving are considered contaminated and not recommended for use. Aiming to support decision-making in emergency situations, this study evaluated the maintenance of sterility in moist/wet material after being submitted to steam sterilization and stored for a period of 30 days
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