Autoclave Sterilization Process Guide by Pankaj Kashyap
In today’s society, infection control practices are more essential than ever. The introduction of pathogenic species has become a greater problem for patients and health care providers than it has ever been. The most effective way of an infection prevention and control for stopping pathogenic bacteria has long been recognized as sterilization. The safety of the patient and the health care professional from various infectious diseases are the product of adequate instrument sterilization. The priority on infection prevention has increased. Between uses, instruments must be sterilized. The Importance of Sterilization In medical and dental facilities, sterilization is required to reduce potentially dangerous bacteria and viruses, diseases, and fungal spores from instruments. However, Traditional chemical and mechanical sterilization methods do not always eliminate all microorganisms. Autoclaves are perfect for killing microorganisms that can resist traditional...