Cleaning Instruments Flashcards

1
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Scalpel blades

A

If Disposable - placed in approved container
If Reusable - rinsed free of blood and tissue fragments and placed to soak in a commercial detergent-disinfection solution for the recommended amount of time; after, autoclave to ensure sterility

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2
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Cutting board

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Varies between labs
Involved a combo of detergent, hypochlorite, grease-cutting solvents and disinfectants

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3
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Biohazardous waste materials (gloves, discarded paper towels, aprons, etc)

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Discarded into biohazard waste container and sealed and disposed of by incineration

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