Process This! Episode 105: Drying Medical Devices Before Sterilization: A Vital Step

15/03/2024 32 min
Process This! Episode 105: Drying Medical Devices Before Sterilization: A Vital Step

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Episode Synopsis

In episode 105, host Jon Wood speaks with Ann Hewitt and Bob Straub from CENORIN about the critical importance of drying instruments prior to sterilization. More specifically, they discuss how moisture present on devices prior to undergoing steam sterilization or low-temperature sterilization can negatively affect the processes and potentially result in patient injury.

 

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