Healthcare Waste Report - Environment Health
Healthcare Waste Report - Environment Health
Healthcare Waste Report - Environment Health
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AUTOCLAVING<br />
What is an autoclave?<br />
Autoclaving is the process of steam<br />
disinfection wherein, the waste is exposed to<br />
steam at high pressure and temperature to<br />
decontaminate the infectious waste.<br />
Autoclaves are found in research, diagnostic<br />
and microbiology laboratories, health centers<br />
and other places that require high-level<br />
disinfection. An autoclave consists of a metal<br />
chamber sealed by a charging door and<br />
surrounded by a steam jacket.<br />
How does an autoclave work?<br />
Unloading<br />
<strong>Waste</strong> Collection Pre-heating<br />
Steam Discharge<br />
Mechanical Treatment<br />
TECHNOLOGY FACT SHEETS<br />
Steam<br />
Steam Treatment<br />
Steam<br />
What can be autoclaved?<br />
Type of waste Suitability<br />
Cultures & stocks<br />
Sharps<br />
Materials contaminated with<br />
blood & limited amounts of<br />
fluids<br />
Isolation & surgery wastes<br />
Laboratory wastes (excluding<br />
chemical waste)<br />
Soft wastes (gauze, bandages,<br />
drapes, gowns, bedding, etc.)<br />
Flammable, reactive, corrosive,<br />
toxic or radioactive<br />
Shredder<br />
<strong>Waste</strong> Loading<br />
Air Evacuation<br />
Sanitary landfill<br />
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