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Do Veterinary Clinics Use Autoclaves?

Do Veterinary Clinics Use Autoclaves?

Authored By Tom Toi

Have you ever wondered how veterinary clinics keep their equipment sterilised? Sterilisation in veterinary clinics is often not really thought about; however, it is a very important practice especially in settings such as this.  One way that veterinary clinics keep their equipment sterilised is by making use of an autoclave. Autoclaves are specialised devices that are capable of sterilising even the most stubborn spores and microorganisms. If you want to learn more about autoclaves and how they are used in veterinary clinics, then please keep on reading below. What Is An Autoclave? An autoclave is a medical device that is...

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What's The Difference Between Sanitising, Disinfecting And Sterilising?

What's The Difference Between Sanitising, Disinfecting And Sterilising?

Authored By Tom Toi

Autoclaves are an important medical device. These devices are essentially a pressure vessel and through steam sterilisation, they are able to thoroughly sterilise special equipment. Most notably, equipment used in medical, industrial, and other settings.  Without autoclaves, we would not be able to enforce proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices. However, did you know that there is actually a difference between sanitising, disinfecting, and sterilising? Many people often associate the three with each other, but they are quite different. This difference lies in the thoroughness of killing unseen microorganisms. These microorganisms can pose harmful effects on humans like causing infections...

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Can You Autoclave Empty Glassware And Plastic?

Can You Autoclave Empty Glassware And Plastic?

Authored By Tom Toi

Have you ever wondered what types of instruments autoclaves can sterilise? Autoclaves can pretty much sterilise any object that is able to withstand high temperatures and pressures. This can range from laboratory, industrial, mechanical, and other various tools.  In fact, empty glassware and plastic are generally safe for autoclaving; however, there are certain guidelines and restrictions that come with this. As such, it is important to keep these autoclave guidelines in mind before you attempt to autoclave empty glassware and plastic.  In this article, we’ll be talking about how suitable glassware and plastic are for autoclaving, along with some precautionary...

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Autoclaves: Principles, Uses, Types and Procedures

Autoclaves: Principles, Uses, Types and Procedures

Authored By Tom Toi

Have you ever heard of an autoclave? An autoclave is a sterilisation device that is widely used in a range of settings, from hospitals and laboratories to even tattoo studios and beauty salons.  In this article, we’ll be talking all about autoclaves: the principles, the uses, the types, and the procedures for using it. What Is An Autoclave, And What Principle Does It Follow? An autoclave is a device that works on the principle of moist heat sterilisation, wherein saturated steam is generated under pressure in order to kill microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and even heat-resistant endospores from various...

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Are Autoclaves Used In Beauty Salons?

Are Autoclaves Used In Beauty Salons?

Authored By Medical Equipment Services Admin

Have you ever wondered how your local beauty salon sterilises all their tools and equipment? The best method for sterilisation is by using an autoclave, an effective sterilisation device that is used across numerous settings like hospitals, laboratories, and of course, salons! If you want to learn more about autoclaves and how they are used in beauty salons, then please keep on reading! What Are Autoclaves? First off, let’s talk about what autoclaves are. Autoclaves are pressure devices that make use of steam sterilisation compounded with temperature and time to thoroughly sanitise various instruments, tools, and objects. It is effective...

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Do Tattoo Studios Use Autoclaves?

Do Tattoo Studios Use Autoclaves?

Authored By Medical Equipment Services Admin

Have you ever wondered how tattoo studios sanitise all their instruments? Hygiene and sanitation is an imperative practice that all tattoo studies must practice. As such, you will find that there are many tattoo studios across Australia that actually use autoclaves. However, what are autoclaves? And how can they sanitise instruments used by tattoo artists? Well, you’re about to find out! In this article, we’ll be talking all about autoclaves—what they are, how they work, and how they are used in tattoo studios. What Is An Autoclave? So, what is an autoclave anyway? An autoclave is a unit that conducts...

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What Type Of Water Should Be Used In An Autoclave?

What Type Of Water Should Be Used In An Autoclave?

Authored By Medical Equipment Services Admin

Autoclaves play a crucial role in medical practices in general. They are used to sterilise medical equipment, tools and other objects to make bacteria, fungi, spores and viruses inactive. In fact, autoclaves can sterilise solids and liquids, hollows, instruments, and other objects of various shapes and sizes. It is similar to a pressure cooker in a way that both uses water to neutralise harmful organisms. Why Is Water Quality Important When Using an Autoclave? Water is the lifeline of an autoclave. It is the most critical component of a steam autoclave. Sterilisation will not happen in a steam autoclave without...

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Steam Sterilisation Principles Of Autoclaves

Steam Sterilisation Principles Of Autoclaves

Authored By Medical Equipment Services Admin

Autoclaves are essential sterilisation devices used in medical, laboratory, and industrial settings to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and contaminants. Using high-pressure steam, autoclaves ensure thorough sterilisation of instruments, equipment, and materials, meeting stringent hygiene and safety standards. Discover how autoclaves enhance infection control and operational efficiency in your practice today!

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Is There Anything That Can Survive Autoclave Sterilisation?

Is There Anything That Can Survive Autoclave Sterilisation?

Authored By Medical Equipment Services Admin

Autoclaves are an important device that is used throughout numerous fields such as the medical and industrial fields. Its highly effective form of sterilisation makes it a reliable tool to safely decontaminate all kinds of instruments.  Autoclaves are designed especially to kill germs, bacteria, and spores. It is a power sterilisation device because it utilises steam to kill all different kinds of microbes at a set level of pressure and temperature.  However, is there anything that can survive autoclave sterilisation? Keep reading on to learn more! How Autoclave Sterilisation Works Before we try and understand what can or cannot survive...

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How Often Should An Autoclave Be Serviced?

How Often Should An Autoclave Be Serviced?

Authored By Medical Equipment Services Admin

Autoclaves play a critical role in ensuring the thorough sanitation of instruments we use for medical purposes, industrial purposes, and much more. As such, it is important to regularly maintain autoclaves so that they work effectively and efficiently. There are various ways to keep your autoclave regularly serviced and maintained. If you want to learn more about this, then please keep on reading. How Often Should An Autoclave Be Serviced? The frequency of service will be indicated by the manufacturer of the autoclave. Generally, many manufacturers suggest and recommend that autoclaves be serviced every 12 months. Other manufacturers say once...

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How Long Do Items Remain Sterile After Autoclaving?

How Long Do Items Remain Sterile After Autoclaving?

Authored By Medical Equipment Services Admin

    Autoclaves are pressure chamber devices that are used to sterilise different kinds of equipment, instruments, and supplies through high-temperature steam. You are most likely to find autoclaves in the medical and industrial fields, but you can occasionally find them in the local beauty shops, dental clinics and vets. In this article, we’ll take a look at the sterilisation process of autoclaving—how it works and how effective it is over a period of time. The Sterilisation Process of Autoclaving Before we explain how long items remain sterile after autoclaving, it is important to understand the sterilisation process that occurs...

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Does Autoclaving Prevent The Transfer Of Disease?

Does Autoclaving Prevent The Transfer Of Disease?

Authored By Medical Equipment Services Admin

In short, yes, it does! Autoclaving is used to sterilise medical equipment and tools so that it kills, or neutralises, infectious and harmful agents. This is the most effective and most reliable sterilisation method for medical and laboratory materials. An autoclave prevents the transfer of diseases by: Decontaminating biological waste that is infectious Neutralising genetically modified organisms or GMOs Sterilising medical equipment and other objects to kill germs, bacteria, viruses, and other harmful and infectious agents. Many others. How Does An Autoclave Achieve This? The following cycles will ensure that any diseases, disease-carrying organisms, and other infections agents are neutralised:...

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