Sterilization by dry heat. 1961

E M DARMADY, and K E HUGHES, and J D JONES, and D PRINCE, and W TUKE

The advantages and disadvantages of three forms of dry heat sterilization are discussed. In addition a fourth method, consisting of heating by infrared rays in vacuo, is described. This method is particularly suitable for instruments used in the operating theatre, since it can replace an autoclave where a supply of steam is not available. Recommended times and temperatures for dry heat sterilization are detailed, and are related to the thermal death point of Cl. tetani. The dangers of recontamination during the cooling process are discussed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006358 Hot Temperature Presence of warmth or heat or a temperature notably higher than an accustomed norm. Heat,Hot Temperatures,Temperature, Hot,Temperatures, Hot
D013227 Steam Water in its gaseous state. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed) Water Vapor,Steams,Vapor, Water,Vapors, Water,Water Vapors
D013242 Sterilization The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means.
D013696 Temperature The property of objects that determines the direction of heat flow when they are placed in direct thermal contact. The temperature is the energy of microscopic motions (vibrational and translational) of the particles of atoms. Temperatures

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