The minimum time required for the sterilization of surgical instruments by moist heat at 134°C is__________________?
Correct answer: A. 3 minutes
- A. 3 minutes
- B. 15 minutes
- C. 30 minutes
- D. 60 minutes
Explanation
At 134°C, a pre-vacuum autoclave can sterilize properly prepared surgical instruments in about 3 minutes. Longer times apply to lower-temperature cycles or different loading conditions.
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