CBSPD Sterilization - Certification Exam Review

Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Method of Killing Denatures microorganism proteins Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Sterilant Used Combination of steam and ambient air Steam Using Gravity Displacement: How do steam and ambient are sterilize? Steam displaces the air, and forces it out of the drain vent. Steam then comes in direct contact with items Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Parameters (3) 1. Time 2. Temperature 3. Pressure Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Common cycle times (3) 1. 30 min, 250°F, 15 psi 2. 15-25 min, 275°F, 27 psi 3. 10 min, 275°F, 30 psi Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CAN be sterilized 1. Critical items that are heat and moisture resistant 2. Semi-critical items that are heat and moisture resistant 3. Sharps Containers Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Items that CANNOT be sterilized Heat and moisture sensitive materials Steam Using Gravity Displacement: Biological Indicator Geobacillus Stearothermophilus Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Method of Killing Denatures microorganism proteins Steam Using Dynamic Air Removal: Sterilants Used (3) 1. Combination of steam and ambient air 2. Prevacuum Sterilizers 3. (SFPP) Steam-flush pressure-pulse sterilizers