M A Y 2 0 1 5 O U T P A T I E N T S U R G E R Y . N E T 4 5
A
lthough manufactur-
ers are re-engineer-
ing more of their
instruments and
devices to withstand
the high heat and humidity of the
autoclave, many items still require
low-temperature sterili-
zation before reuse.
Flexible GI scopes, cam-
eras and cautery cords, to name just a
few, could be damaged by even a mini-
mal amount of moisture or heat, and
that won't change in the near future.
Are you equipped to reprocess those
items safely and effectively? Check
out these 5 keys to low-temp steriliza-
Take the time to ensure your delicate
items are reprocessed correctly.
Donna Swenson, BS, CRCST, CHL, ACE | Stickney, Ill.
The Lowdown on
Low-Temp Sterilization
z COOL OPTION Following manufacturers' instructions
for use is key when performing low-temp sterilization.
Donna
Swenson,
BS,
CRCST,
CHL,
ACE
