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Unit 1.8StorageSterilization, HLD (High Level Disinfection) andThis unit describes in detail the other two steps used in processing an article after use.These steps are Sterilization / HLD and storage of sterile / HLD material.Learning Objectives:• Appreciate the importance of the steps Sterilization / HLD and storage whileprocessing any article.• Understand the intricacies of sterilizing any article.1.8.1 Definition and Methods of SterilizationAs discussed above, sterilization eliminates all microorganisms and bacterial endospores.Sterilization is recommended when instruments or other items will come in contact withbloodstream or tissues under the skin.Sterilization can be accomplished by any of these two methods –1. Steam sterilization (often known as autoclaving or moist heat under pressure).2. Soaking in chemicals (referred as cold sterilization). Boiling and flaming are not effective sterilization techniques because they do noteffectively kill all microorganisms. Sterilization is preferable to high level disinfection (HLD).1.8.2 Autoclaving (Steam Sterilization)Autoclaving or steam sterilization requires moist heat under pressure.Steps of autoclaving –1. Decontaminate, clean and dry all instruments and other items to be sterilized.2. Open and unlock all joined instruments or other items and disassemble those withsliding or multiple parts. This will allow steam to reach all surfaces of the item.Avoid tying the articles together tightly, which will prevent steam from reachingin between. Do not wrap gloves into tight balls.3. Items can not remain open in the environment after being sterilized, so wrappingof the instruments and other items in paper or cloth, is necessary beforesterilization. Wrapping, in detail is explained below. Else autoclave drums can beused.33
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