include details on which deter-
gents to use and if the item may
be immersed. Additional informa-
tion on instrument decontamina-
tion can be found in AORN's
"Recommended practices for
cleaning and care of surgical
instruments and powered equip-
ment."
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parameters (time and tempera-
ture) for each cycle. Use biologi-
cal and chemical indicators to
monitor sterilizer efficacy and to
assess whether conditions of
sterilization have been achieved.
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