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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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Why is the autoclave temperature set at 121 degrees?

The autoclave temperature is set at 121 degrees Celsius because it is the temperature required to effectively sterilize equipment and kill harmful microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses. This temperature is considered optimal for achieving complete sterilization and ensuring safety in medical and laboratory settings.


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 you use 20 mins for autoclave sterilization?

Autoclave sterilization typically takes 20 minutes because this allows enough time for the high pressure and temperature to effectively kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms present on the equipment being sterilized. 20 minutes is considered a standard time for achieving thorough sterilization without risking damage to sensitive materials or equipment.


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.


Why aren't colpotomy morbidity rates not reported?

This is because the procedure represents one surgical process in an operation that involves other surgical procedures.


Why aren't colpotomy morbidity rates reported?

This is because the procedure represents one surgical process in an operation that involves other surgical procedures.