The preferred method for sterilisation of medical instruments is by using saturated steam, under pressure at the highest temperature compatible with the instrument. Ideally instruments should be sterilised at 134 degrees for three minutes. Steam sterilisation requires direct contact between the saturated setam and every surface of the instrument. As this direct contact can be prevented by the presence of air in the chamber, a vacuum must be present to remove the air and enable steam penetrati...
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