Sterilization Process and its various Methods
It is the process of destroying all microorganisms. In first aid gauze, cotton wool, syringes, needles, and instruments have to be sterilized before use, so as to prevent wound infection.
Various methods of sterilization for different articles are as shown in the following table.
Article Method
Syringes – Boiling for 15 minutes. Autoclaving
Gauze and cotton – Autoclaving
Metallic instruments – Boiling for 15 minutes
Autoclaving
