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REQUIREMENTS #
- Chlorine solution
- Two basin
- A bucket of tepid water
- Empty bucket with a lid
- Brush
- Sponge
- Soap/liquid detergent
- Rubber apron
- Utility gloves
STEPS #
- Prepare a fresh 0.5% parazone solution in a bucket or bowl
- Immerse all used instruments in the solution for at least 10 minutes
- Put on utility gloves and remove instruments from the parazone solution after 10 minutes
- Rinse the instruments in warm or cool water
- Scrub instruments using a soft brush with a soap/liquid detergent, paying attention to the crevices/serrated ends under water in a bowl
- Rinse instruments thoroughly with clean water to remove all detergent
- Boil for 20 minutes in a boiler covered with a well-fitting lid OR
- Dry by air or with a clean towel if to be sterilized in CSSD
- Document instruments and send them to CSSD