MODULE 3.2: AUTOCLAVE Flashcards

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An autoclave is an equipment used to remove microorganism (virus, bacteria, fungus, etc.) and spores using ?

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  • High pressure
  • High temperature steam sterilization
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What are the types of autoclave?

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  • Pressure cooker type
  • Common laboratory autoclave
  • Vertical autoclave
  • Horizontal autoclave
  • Large automatic hospital autoclave
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What are the important parameters of an autoclave?

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  • Steam
  • Temperature
  • Pressure
  • Time
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In gravity method autoclave, what are the common products used?

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  • Biohazard waste
  • Glassware
  • Unwrapped goods
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In vacuum method autoclave, what are the common products used?

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  • Wrapped loads
  • Porous materials
  • Prepackaged goods
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In liquid method autoclave, what are the common products used?

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  • Water
  • Saline
  • Agar
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