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A study of sterilization containers
Journal of Healthcare Materiel Management
|April 9, 1988
Summary
Rigid sterilization container systems raise questions about aseptic practice. This study examined container use, inner wraps, instrument presentation, and processing challenges without comparing systems.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare
- Sterilization Technology
- Aseptic Technique
Background:
- Rigid sterilization container systems are increasingly used in healthcare settings.
- Questions exist regarding their efficacy as a total system for aseptic practice.
- Comparisons to traditional cloth or non-woven wrapping methods are debated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the practical application of rigid sterilization container systems.
- To evaluate the necessity of inner wraps with rigid containers.
- To identify potential issues with instrument presentation and container configuration.
Main Methods:
- The study focused on the operational aspects of rigid container systems.
- Examination included processing, sterilization, storage, and sterile field use.
- No comparative analysis between different container systems or wrapping methods was performed.
Main Results:
- The study identified specific considerations for using inner wraps with rigid containers.
- Potential challenges in instrument presentation at the sterile field were noted.
- Container configuration impacts on processing, sterilization, storage, and field use were observed.
Conclusions:
- Rigid sterilization container systems require careful evaluation for optimal aseptic practice.
- Inner wrap usage and container design influence overall system performance.
- Further research may be needed to fully understand the implications of rigid container systems in sterile processing.