Inspecting surgical instruments before sterilization ensures they are free from damage and debris, which is crucial for effective sterilization and safe patient care.
Verifying the functionality of surgical instruments involves testing each instrument to ensure they move and function correctly, preventing any malfunction during surgical procedures.
Placing instruments in an open position ensures that all surfaces are thoroughly exposed to the sterilizing agent, leading to effective sterilization.
Instrument protection devices are used to safeguard delicate tips and other parts of instruments, preventing damage during handling, sterilization, and transport.
Heavy instruments should be placed on the bottom of the sterilization tray to ensure that the sterilizing agent can effectively penetrate and sterilize all instruments in the tray.
