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List 11 characteristics of protective packing materials which must be |
1) effective barrier to microorganisms, dust, vermin 2) free of toxic ingredients and non-fast dyes 3) flexible so that they can be easily applied and cannot be easily punctured 4) conforms to the shape of the pack’s contents and maintains its ability to drape after being secured with sterilizing indicator tape 5) porous enough to allow sterilant penetration to contact all surface of the item within and must allow the sterilant to escape one sterilization is complete 6) able to withstand heat resist moisture penetration during storage and use 7) is designed to minimize the shedding of fibres or other particular (particles) during normal uses- non-linting 8) strong enough to resist tears and punctures that could occur during normal handling 9) memory-free so it won’t spring back along fold lines and touch the package contents once it’s opened 10) easily opened without contaminating contents 11) the correct size |
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Selecting packaging material, one must consider |
1) the size, weight, and shape of the item to packaged 2) the method of sterilization 3) the use of the item being sterilized 4) the cost effectiveness and reusability 5) the use of the material as a surface for sterile supplies |
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The two methods of folding wrappers around a package which are commonly used in the MDRD consist of: |
1) envelope wrapping technique 2) square wrapping technique |
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List 2 advantages and disadvantages of paper wrappers: |
Advantage 1) good barrier, low in lint 2) consistent quality, no upkeep costs Disadvantages 1) easily torn, has a memory 2) not waterproof, not compatible with all methods of sterilization |
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List 2 advantages and disadvantages of paper non-woven wrappers |
Advantages 1) effective barrier, lowest in lint , water repellent 2) tear-resistant (various thickness), consistent quality and size etc Disadvantages 1) tears easier than Muslin 2) has a memory |
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Paper/plastic peel pouches are packages manufactured: |
With one side of paper and other of plastic |
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Due to the strength of pouch seals, they are used |
For small, light-weight, low profile items and not more than 2 items |
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When a heat sealer is used it shall create at least _______ wide _______ ______ of seal shall be required. |
One, 3mm, two rows |
