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6. Timer (watch)
7. Brush
8. Drying cloth
9. Drape
10. Drum
Procedure
1. Wash hands and dry them
2. Prepare necessary equipment including a 0.5% chlorine solution.
3. Don utility gloves or leave on surgical gloves after a procedure.
4. Place all instruments in a 0.5% chlorine solution for10 minutes to decontaminate
immediately after completing the procedure and ensure instruments are fully immersed in
the solution.
5. Dispose of waste materials in a leak-proof container or plastic bag.
6. After 10 minutes remove instruments from the chlorine solution and fully immerse in
water
7. Clean instruments immediately or leave in water until cleaning can be done.
8. If wearing surgical or examination gloves: immerse both gloved hands in a 0.5% chlorine
solution.
9. Remove gloves by turning them inside out.
10. Dispose of in leak-proof container or plastic bag if gloves are not to be reused
11. Leave utility gloves on until cleaning is completed.
12. Place the instrument in a container with clean water and mild non-abrasive detergent.
13. Under soapy water completely disassemble instruments and open jaws of jointed items.
14. Wash all instruments surfaces with a brush or cloth until visibly clean and Hold
instruments underwater while cleaning. Pay special attention to serrated edges.
15. Wash surgical gloves inside out in soapy water.
16. Rinse all equipment/gloves until no soap or detergent remains
17. Dry instruments using a clean dry towel or air dry.
18. Remove utility gloves and air dry
19. Pack the instrument with drape or drum\

2.9.2 Sterilization

The definition is the destruction of all microorganisms including bacterial endospores.
Purpose: to ensure instruments free from all microorganisms.

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