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A study of sterilization containers.

J A Kneedler, M Gattas

    Journal of Healthcare Materiel Management
    |April 9, 1988
    PubMed
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    Rigid sterilization container systems raise questions about aseptic practice. This study examined container use, inner wraps, instrument presentation, and processing challenges without comparing systems.

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    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.

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  • 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.