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Sterile Procedures LESSON 2: Medical asepsis
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2-3. STERILIZATION
Microorganisms (including bacteria, spores, and viruses) can be completely destroyed through the process of sterilization. Surgical instruments, dressings, and certain other items are sterile and remain so until individual packages or seals are penetrated and contaminants are admitted. Sterilization normally is accomplished by use of heat, preferably moist heat under pressure such as is used in an autoclave. |
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