Autoclave Sterilization Process Guide | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2015年11月2日—Anautoclaveisusedtosterilizesurgicalequipment,laboratoryinstruments,pharmaceuticalitems,andothermaterials.Itcansterilizesolids, ...

Steam is the autoclave’s sterilization agent. In our Sterilization Methods[1] series, we explained the physics of steam[2] and why steam sterilization[3] is ideal for destroying microorganisms such as bacteria and spores. Part 1 of this post will explain how steam is generated for autoclaving purposes. Part 2 in this series will discuss the various types of autoclave steam supply and generation and when each is used.

The ANSI/AAMI sterilization standard states: 

There are two common sources of steam used for sterile processing: hospital steam boiler systems and self-contained electric boilers. In both cases, treated water supply is necessary to remove total dissolved solids (TDS). Each system should be designed, monitored, and maintained to ensure that the quality, purity, and quantity o...