Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Assisting in Surgery

An instrument that can sterilize surgical implements through the use of pressurized steam is known as a(n)
  1. autoclave.
  2. keratome.
  3. tonometer.
  4. curet.
Explanation
Answer: A - autoclave.

An autoclave can sterilize surgical implements through the use of pressurized steam. All instruments must be clean and free of organic debris (eg, blood, tissue, etc.) before being placed in the autoclave. Hinged instruments, such as forceps or scissors, should be open whenplaced in the autoclave and spaced so the steam can contact as much of each instrument’ssurface as possible.
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