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Which equipment is used for sterilization?
Instrument list
| Instrument | Uses |
|---|---|
| Hot air oven | used in sterilizing instruments for various aseptic procedures, specially if that can not be autoclaved like powders |
| Koch’s or Arnold’s steam sterilizer | used for steam sterilization |
| A pressure cooker | used as a portable autoclave |
What piece of equipment is used to sterilize equipment and how does it work?
An autoclave is used in medical and laboratory settings to sterilize lab equipment and waste. Autoclave sterilization works by using heat to kill microorganisms such as bacteria and spores. The heat is delivered by pressurized steam.
What is the best way to sterilize the tools and equipment?
When sanitizing kitchen tools and equipment, use either boiling water or a solution of bleach and water. Store your tools in a regularly cleaned plastic or metal box to keep the germs away.
What is the best way to Sterilise metal equipment?
Use pressure steaming to sterilize metal tools or rubber or plastic equipment. Some clinics and hospitals have a machine for sterilizing called an autoclave. Autoclaves sterilize instruments using pressure and steam.
What is sterilization machine?
A medical autoclave is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and other objects. This means that all bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores are inactivated.
What are three ways you can properly sterilize culturing equipment?
How do you ensure that your laboratory equipment is sterile and safe? Ensure an effective sterilization solution for your lab with these six methods.
- Steam Sterilization.
- Dry Heat Sterilization.
- Other Heat Sterilization Methods.
- Sterile Filtration.
- Chemical Sterilization.
- Radiation Sterilization.
What equipment do Hospitals sterilize?
Steam under pressure, dry heat, ethylene oxide (ETO) gas, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, and liquid chemicals are the principal sterilizing agents used in health care facilities.