procedure 24.1 wrap instruments and supplies for sterilization in an autoclave

step 1

wash or sanitize your hands

collect and assemble already inspected, sanitized instruments to be wrapped

gloves may be worn

step 2

place double-ply autoclave paper on a clean, flat surface

step 3

place instruments diagonally at the approximate center of the double-ply autoclave paper

make sure the size of the square is large enough for the items

step 4

open any hinged instruments

if instrument is sharp, its teeth or tip should be shielded with cotton or gauze

step 5

place a sterilization strip in center of pack to check for sterilization standards

step 6

bring up the bottom corner of the wrap and fold back a portion of it

step 7

repeat the previous step with each corner, making sure to turn back a portion each time

step 8

fold the last flap over

step 9

secure with autoclave tape and label the package with the date, including the year, contents, and your initials