Autoclaving is the correct method for sterilizing surgical instruments because it uses saturated steam under pressure to achieve a high temperature that is effective at killing all forms of microbial life, including spores. Dry heat sterilization is used for materials that might be damaged by moist heat, ethylene oxide is a gas used for items that can't withstand high temperatures, and gamma radiation is a method for disposable medical supplies that cannot be autoclaved.
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AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) /
Clinical Competency
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