Steam sterilization systems How they work (Part 1)

Abstract

When a hospital sterilizer fails to function as it should, the sterility of materials for use at the operative site cannot be ensured. Thus, it is important that operating room nursing staff know as much as possible about the sterilizers they use and how the sterilizing system works. In this submission, the first of two parts, the author reveals that sterilization consists of more than just closing a door on a load and then pressing the operating button.