7 Sterilization methods

Autoclaving: 3 modes of action

What is the purpose of heat in the autoclave?

What is the purpose of steam in the autoclave?

What is the purpose of pressure in the autoclave?

3 factors affecting autoclaving

Minimums for Autoclaving
(Temp, PSI, time)

Advantages/Disadvantages:
Autoclave

Flashing:
1. Typically used for?
2. Temp - PSI - Time

How does boiling water sterilize?

Boiling Water:
Time for partly sterilized
Time for fully sterilized

Boiling Water:
Advantages, disadvantages

Dry heat:
Mode of action
Uses

Dry heat:
Advantages, disadvantages

Gas sterilization:
What gas is used?
Mode of action?

Gas sterilization:
Advantages, disadvantages

Radiation:
Mode of action
Uses

Cold "Sterilization":
Mode of action
Advantages, disadvantages