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Because non-sterile surgical equipment can carry infectious diseases, bacteria and other organisms from patient to patient which can only be eliminated by an autoclave.
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Would you recommend boiling or baking to sterilize a soiled surgical instrument?
Baking because boiling can make the surgical instrument dull.
How do you sterilize starch casein agar medium?
Dear Friend You can autoclave this medium but be carefull about volume of media because in time of heating it overflows. I make about 300 cc medium in a 1L erlenmeyer.
What is the Principle of autoclave in biotechnology?
An autoclave is piece of equipment that is usually used to sterilize objects and supplies by subjecting them to high pressure saturated steam at 121 °C or more, typically for 15 to 20 minutes depending on the size of the load and the contents. The sterilization occurs by three mechanisms: temperature, pressure, and thermal oxidation. The high temperature will kill most microorganisms because they cannot tolerate the temperature - essentially it "cooks" them. Viruses, which may not be considered "organisms" are also broken down by the temperature and proteins can be denatured. The pressure will cause penetration of membrane walls of organisms, disrupting or breaking the walls, forcing the steam into them, and screwing up the osmotic pressure. Some biological materials will also experience thermal oxidation - they react with residual air present in the autoclave or with other oxidizers present in the autoclave. As the reactions occur, the biological materials are broken down or destroyed.
Why are surgical rooms kept so cold?
Because it lowers the rate of growth of some germs, and it helps the equipment in the room run better.
What is autoclave and what is it used for?
pressure chamber used to sterilize equipment and supplies by subjecting them to high pressure saturated steam at 121 °C (249°F) for around 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the load and the contents
What is the purpose of clear tonque rings?
Because when getting pierced they have to initially clean the jewellery they are gonna pierce it with in an autoclave then do it. Some people also clear retainers that are plastic and will melt in an autoclave.
Why alcohol is used to disinfect equipment?
Alcohol is used to disinfect surgical equipment and other items which need to be made sterile before re-use because bugs can't live in alcohol. Heat is used for the same purpose.
How can the temperature in the autoclave go above the boiling point of water?
Because the pressure is higher.
What is an ultra wave?
A altrawave is a electric box that you can out surgical ,chemical, hairdressing equipment in and because it heats up to 100 degrees and higher it burns any germs or living things.
Can cesium 137 be dissolved by chlorine?
Cesium-137 will react with chlorine to form cesium chloride. However it is highly radioactive so must be handled carefully, because of this it is often used to treat cancer patients and sterilize medical equipment and some foods.
Why is it necessary to autoclave transformed cells immediately after experiment?
Because you don't want to release ampicillin resistant E. coli into the environment because it is dangerous.
What is the use of vanadium in surgical instruments and tools?
Vanadium is a 3d element. we use it for make surgical instruments.
