General Principles of Packaging

General Principles of Packaging

This refers to objects that are sterilized and later stored, such as instruments, drapes, accessories, or devices. The purpose of any type of packaging system is to hold these objects and protect them from contamination by dirt, dust and microorganisms. The package...
Preparing and packaging materials

Preparing and packaging materials

Every article to be sterilized, stored and transported should be packaged in packaging that is selected to guarantee the sterile conditions of the material processed. Packaging should be selected according to the sterilization method and the article to be prepared....
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need...
Cleaning Your Sterilizer

Cleaning Your Sterilizer

You have to do some daily tasks to keep your sterilizer clean. Clean the sterilizers (chamber) with brushes and chemicals. This type of activity (cleaning the sterilizer wall/chamber) would be found in your specific sterilizer’s user manual/instructions for use (IFU)....
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