2010
DOI: 10.1590/s0104-11692010000400018
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Sterility Maintenance Assessment of Moist/Wet Material After Steam Sterilization and 30-day Storage

Abstract: Moist/wet materials stored after autoclaving are considered contaminated and not recommended for use. This study evaluates the maintenance of sterility in moist/wet material after being submitted to steam sterilization and stored for a period of 30 days.Aiming to support decision-making in emergency situations, 40 surgical boxes packed in nonwoven cloth covering Spunbound, Metblouwn, Spunbound (SMS): half (the experimental group) were placed in an autoclave but the drying phase was interrupted, yielding moist/… Show more

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