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Pharm D- Clinical Pharmacy Program Third Level Pharmaceutical Microbiology& Antimicrobials (PM 502)

1. Surgical stainless-steel instruments that are required for most of the surgical

procedures, dental procedures, obstetrics etc.

2. various types of surgical dressings, gauzes, sutures etc.

3. Culture media

4. Solutions and water

5. Autoclavable plastic containers

6. Plastic tubes and pipette tips

7. Biohazardous waste

8. Glassware (autoclave resistible)

Can NOT be used for sterilization of

• Anhydrous materials (oil, greases, powders).

• Steam cannot penetrate hollow needles or instruments packed in moisture resistant

materials.

• some plastics

• flammable materials

• radioactive materials

• substances that may emit toxic fumes

Structure

1. Lid/Door:

• It is at the top of the large-scale autoclave, but in the

case of a horizontal autoclave

• it may be in the front part. The lid should be sealed

tightly to prevent contamination and proper

sterilization.

• The top is sealed tightly with the help of an airtight

screw.

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