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within each sterilization container or tray. The Class 6 indicators are
cycle-specific; use them only in the specific cycles for which they are
labeled. Biologic indicators may or may not be used, based upon the
contents of the load.
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Mr. Burlingame (
b b urling ame@aorn.org
) is a perioperative nursing special-
ist at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in Denver, Colo.
S T E R I L I Z A T I O N
References
1. Recommended practices for sterilization. In: Perioperative Standards and
Recommended Practices. Denver, CO: AORN, Inc; 2014: 575-602. [IVA]
2. Recommended practices for safe environment of care. In: Perioperative Standards
and Recommended Practices. Denver, CO: AORN, Inc; 2014: E1-26. [IVA]
3. Recommended practices for cleaning and care of surgical instruments and pow-
ered equipment. In: Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices. Denver, CO:
AORN, Inc; 2014: 541-560. [IVA]
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