ST220 Concorde Career College
ObjectivesList the three phases of the instrument
cycle, identify the tasks performed during each phase, and describe the rationale for each.
Describe the technique utilized when assembling an instrument set and explain the rationale.
Define the term decontamination. Describe the decontamination process, list
the types of disinfectants, and explain the usage for each type.
ObjectivesDefine the term sterilization.Describe the sterilization process, list the
types of sterilants, and explain the usage for each type.
Identify sterilization process monitoring concepts, list and describe the monitoring methods, and explain the rationale for each.
List and describe the types of microbial barriers and state the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
ObjectivesList the sealing methods utilized with the various
microbial barriers and describe the usage of each type.
Identify methods utilized for identification of sterile items.
Describe the methods utilized when applying microbial barriers and describe the application procedure for each type.
Describe the principles for storage of sterile items and outline the technique for storing, handling, and distributing sterile supplies.
Surgical Case Management
Operating Room Cycle
Preoperative PhaseIntraoperative
PhasePostoperative
Phase
Surgical Case Management
Instrument Cycle
Preoperative Phase
Intraoperative Phase
Postoperative Phase
Instruments
Surgical Instrument Set
Assembly
What’s the Difference?
Decontamination vs.
Sterilization
Decontamination
Sterilization
Sterilization Process Monitoring
MechanicalChemicalBiological
Mechanical Monitoring
Printout What are the
parameters shown?GaugesDisplaysExternal devices
Chemical Monitoring
Chemical Monitor - chemical indicator (CI) Tape Packaging
Peel pouches, arrows, locks
Indicator strips
ISO Class I - VI
Bowie-Dick Test
Biological Monitoring
Biological Indicator (BI)
Spores: geobacillus
stearothermophilus Steam, gas plasma,
peracetic acid bacillus atrophaeus
Ethylene oxide, dry heat
Microbial Barriers
What happens betweens cases?
Handling, Storage, and Distribution of Sterile Items