At a glance
Table 7 from the Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (2008).
Table
| Type of Sterilizer | Item | Exposure time at 250°F (121°C) | Exposure time at 270°F (132°C) | Drying time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity displacement | Wrapped instruments | 30 min | 15 min | 15-30 min |
| Gravity displacement | Textile packs | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min |
| Gravity displacement | Wrapped utensils | 30 min | 15 min | 15-30 min |
| Dynamic-air-removal (e.g., prevacuum) | Wrapped instruments | Not Applicable | 4 min | 20-30 min |
| Dynamic-air-removal (e.g., prevacuum) | Textile packs | Not Applicable | 4 min | 5-20 min |
| Dynamic-air-removal (e.g., prevacuum) | Wrapped utensils | Not Applicable | 4 min | 20 min |
Modified from Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. 813, 819
- Updates
- Authors
- Summary of Recommendations
- Introduction
- Rational Approach
- Healthcare Equipment
- Efficacy Factors
- Cleaning
- Disinfection
- Chemical Disinfectants
- Miscellaneous Inactivating Agents
- Regulatory Framework
- Neutralization of Germicides
- Sterilization
- Steam Sterilization
- Flash Sterilization
- Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Ethylene Oxide "Gas" Sterilization
- Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma
- Peracetic Acid Sterilization
- Microbicidal Activity of Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Bioburden of Surgical Devices
- Cleaning Effect on Sterilization
- Other Sterilization Methods
- Sterilizing Practices
- Reuse of Single-Use Medical Devices
- Conclusion
- Performance Indicators
- Glossary
- References
- Executive Summary
- Tables and Figure
- Sterilization and Disinfection Methods
- Properties of an ideal disinfectant
- Epidemiologic Evidence
- Resistance of Microorganisms
- Comparison of Selected Chemicals
- Chemical Advantages and Disadvantages
- Sterilization Advantages & Disadvantages
- Minimum Steam Sterilization Cycle Times
- Flash Steam Sterilization Parameters
- Ideal Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Sterilization Efficacy
- Evaluation of Microbicidal Activity
- Positive Biological Indicator