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    • Sterilization of medical instruments is vital for patient safety and preventing surgical site infections.
    • Adherence to manufacturer instructions for device processing, packaging, and sterilizer use is essential.
    • Quality assurance measures are critical for monitoring sterilization processes and enhancing patient safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an overview of the updated Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) "Guideline for sterilization."
    • To guide perioperative nurses in processing, transporting, and storing reusable medical devices.
    • To discuss recommendations for sterilization methods, quality assurance, and maintenance.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of the updated AORN "Guideline for sterilization."
    • Discussion of recommendations for processing, transport, storage, steam sterilization, and quality assurance.
    • Inclusion of a scenario addressing quality assurance and steam sterilizer maintenance.

    Main Results:

    • The AORN guideline offers comprehensive recommendations for perioperative nurses.
    • Emphasis on manufacturer instructions and quality assurance for effective sterilization.
    • Guidance covers selection of processing methods, transport, storage, and steam sterilization.

    Conclusions:

    • Perioperative nurses must review and apply the AORN "Guideline for sterilization" in practice.
    • Implementing the guideline recommendations enhances the safety of processing reusable medical devices.
    • Continuous monitoring and adherence to best practices are essential for maintaining sterile environments.