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Chapter-04 Cleaning

BOOK TITLE: Hospital Sterilization

Author
1. Nagaraja Prem Anand
ISBN
9789350250693
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11249_4
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
18
Author Affiliations
1. Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Instruments and materials used during an operation will be covered with blood and remains of tissues; they may have been in touch with chemicals and fluids, dirt and dust. The tubing of hollow instruments may also will be full of these soils. In one way or the other, the items have to be reprocessed so that they can be safely used on another patient again. Cleaning plays an immensely important role in this process. A major requirement for equipment intended to be in touch with inner fluids of the body is that they should to be sterile. However, sterility alone is not sufficient for safe use. An instrument, which is covered with sterile dirt or with remains of chemicals or corrosion, still is a serious health hazard. Thus all potentially dangerous soil or remains have to be removed. The health hazard caused by the remaining soil is only one of several reasons why all goods to be sterilized have to be first thoroughly cleaned before sterilization. Cleaning is an important step in reprocessing of instruments in the CSSD. The overall efficiency and quality of services in the CSSD would depend on a well-designed and documented cleaning system. The effectiveness of cleaning depends on the agents and methods used. Use of ultrasonic vibrations and enzymes along with heat would enhance the efficacy of cleaning instruments in the CSSD. It is imperative that a thorough inspection is done after cleaning and disinfection of instruments prior to packaging for sterilization.

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