Ch 11 Surgical Asepsis

what is the process of creating + maintaining an area that is completely free of pathogens?

surgical asepsis

what is the complete destruction of all organisms + spores from equipment used for patient care or procedures?

sterilization

what are the four methods of sterilization used?

chemical

autoclaving (steam)

conventional gas

gas plasma

which method of sterilization effectiveness depends on the solution strength, temp, + immersion time, which are difficult to control?

chemical sterilization

which method of sterilization is not recommended and is one of the less satisfactory methods for providing surgical asepsis due to possible contamination occurring and not being easily detectable?

chemical sterilization

what is the device called that provides steam sterilization under pressure?

autoclave

which method of sterilization is the most commonly used and proves to be extremely effective?

autoclave sterilization

for autoclaving, it is the quickest + most convenient means of sterilization for items that can withstand __ + __

it can go up to high temps bt __+__ F

heat + moisture

250 - 275 F

which sterilization method uses a mixture of gases (Freon + Ethylene Oxide, poisonous gases) and heat?

conventional gas sterilization

For certain instruments/equipment that would be damaged by high temperatures, which sterilization is used?

conventional gas sterilization

conventional gas sterilization is used primarily for what type of items?

electrical, plastic, rubber, equipment from isolations rooms (blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, telephones)

for conventional gas sterilization, the temp can only go up to __ F

135