Disinfection and sterilization

Importance of sterilization,
In health care setting it is important;

• To render articles and environment safe from the risk of transmitting infections.
•  Pathogens on hands & environment are removed or destroyed by ,

–        high standard of cleanliness

–        drying, washing, good ventilation and sun light.

 

o   Wards should be well ventilated and sunny.

● High risk procedures

o       Require absolute sterility

–        Surgery

–        preparation

•         of culture media

•         Iv fluids and other injectable drugs

–        Types of research work