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Autoclave
Instrument for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure
Biologic indicators
Vitals or strips also known as spore tests, that contain harmless bacteria spores used to determine whether sterilization has occurred
Biologic monitoring
Verified sterilization by confirming that all sporeformjng microorganisms have been destroyed
Chemical vapor sterilization
Sterilization by means of hot formaldehyde vapours under pressure
Clean area
Place where sterilized instruments, fresh disposable supplies and prepared trays are stored
Contaminated area
Place where contaminated are brought for precleaning
Critical instrument
Item used to penetrate soft tissue or bone
Dry heat sterilization
Sterilant by means of dry heated air
Endospore
Resistant, dormant structure formed inside of some bacteria that can withstand adverse conditions
Event related packaging
Instruments in packages should remain sterile indefinitely unless an event causes them to become contained
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