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Training Workshop on “Laboratory Risk Management” 2-4 Oct, 2012, • Cairo, Egypt Disinfection & Sterilization Dr : Dina Ramadan Microbiologist In Central Health Laboratory Ministry of Health Quality Manager

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Training Workshop on “Laboratory Risk Management”2-4 Oct, 2012, • Cairo, Egypt

Disinfection & Sterilization

Dr : Dina RamadanMicrobiologist In Central Health Laboratory

Ministry of HealthQuality Manager

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DefinitionsDisinfection:

It is a procedure intended to reduce microorganisms as far as possible (but not bacterial spores) by physical and chemical means

Sterilization:

the complete removal or destruction of all forms of microbial life including bacterial spores

Remember :

No absolute assurance that there is 0 microorganism

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Other Definitions

Disinfection

The use of a physical or chemical procedure to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects

Sterilization

The use of a physical or chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life, including large numbers of highly resistant bacterial spores.

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Chemical Disinfectant

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Alcohols

• There are two water-soluble alcohol can be used in lab: ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol.

• Concentration required : 60-90% in water• Mode of its action : it denaturing bacterial proteins• its Flammable, Can be removed from disinfected

articles by flaming.

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Alcohols effect on bacteria

• they are bactericidal against for the vegetative forms of bacteria (Gram + and Gram -);

• also they are tuberculocidal, fungicidal, and virucidal against enveloped viruses (HIV, influenza ,herpes viruses).

• not effective against bacterial spores and have limited effectiveness against nonenveloped viruses ( adenovirus, rotavirus)

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Alcohols

• Higher concentrations are less effective as the action of denaturing proteins is inhibited without the presence of water

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Hypochlorite's

• it has broad spectrum antimicrobial effect

• inexpensive and fast acting,

• It is recommended for disinfection of counter tops and work surfaces,

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Chlorine

• It is very effective against vegetative bacteria and viruses like HBV and HIV viruses, therefore its use is recommended at 1:10 dilution for disinfection of blood spills

• not much useful against spores

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Phenol

• It effective against bacteria

(especially gram +ve bacteria)

and enveloped viruses.

• They are not effective against non

enveloped viruses and spores.

• This compounds is used for decontamination of the hospital environment, including laboratory surfaces.

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No Disinfectant is substitute for the following Procedures

• Hand washing (hand hygiene);

• use of personal protective equipment

(PPE )in the lab

• Environmental cleaning

• Appropriate handling of waste and

• Taking care of yourself (e.g. immunization)

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Yet no substitute for washing hands

Do not forget to Wash Your Hands

Immediately on arrival at workAfter handling specimensAfter removing glovesAfter using the toiletBefore leaving work

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Sterilization

1. Heat sterilization

2. Chemical sterilization

3. Radiation sterilization

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Heat Sterilization

It is the simplest, most effective and inexpensive method.

Types of heat sterilization :a) Steam sterilization (Autoclaving)

b) Dry heat sterilization

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Mechanism of Action

• DRY HEAT

• protein denaturation

1. Oxidative damage

2. Toxic effects of increased levels of electrolytes

• MOIST HEAT

1. Protein denaturation & coagulation

2. Latent heat liberated when steam condenses on cooler surface

3. Hydrolysis & breakdown of bacterial proteins

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Steam Sterilization (MOIST HEAT )

Advantages:– good penetration

– maintains integrity of liquids (e.g. Lubricants) due to the 100% humidity within the chamber.

Disadvantages:– Non stainless steel metal items corrode– may damage plastic and rubber items

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Dry-Heat Sterilization• Heating at atmospheric pressure and often use a fan to

obtain uniform temperature by circulation.

• Heat at 180º for half hour , 170º for 1 hr., or 160º C for 2 hrs.

Temperature (°C) Time (minutes)

120 480

140 180

150 150

160 120

170 60

180 30

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Dry-Heat Sterilization

• Advantages:• It is effective and safe for metal instruments because

the process does not dull instrument edges or rust/corrode the instruments.

• Disadvantages:– Less reliable than autoclaving

–Many materials do not tolerate

dry heat (as media)

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Chemical Sterilization

• The chemical compounds used can be:a) Gas Sterilizationb) Liquid Sterilization

• Generally, chemical sterilization procedures have the disadvantages of presenting health hazards to users (e.g. poisonous, flammable, )

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Gas Sterilization

• The gas used in this procedure is ethylene oxide.• Keep objects in constant atmospheric humidity. • Heat to temperatures between 30º and 60º C,for a

period of 10 hrs.• Residual ethylene oxide must be ventilated• It is used for sterilizing endoscopes and ansthetic

apparatus.

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Liquid Sterilization

• Can be performed with buffered glutaric aldehyde.

• Procedure:– Immerse object in liquid for several hours.

– Rinse with sterile water after end of procedure.

– It used in hospitals for sterilization of surgical instruments, rubber or plastic equipment

which cannot be heat sterilized

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Radiation Sterilization

• Provides effective way of sterilization when using non ionizing radiation in high doses (Gamma radiation ).

• it is clean process

• dry process

• the object full exposure from all directions

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Non ionizing radiations• UV RAYS (ultra violet)

are used to sterilize internal Surfaces of safety cabinets, entry ways, Operation theaters etc.

• IR RAYS ( infra red)

are used for rapid mass sterilization of pre packed items such as syringes, catheters etc.

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Sterilizing Filter

• Aqueous liquids sterilized by forced passage through filter of porosity small enough to retain any microorganism.

1) Membrane filters:• Manufactured from variety of polymeric material such as

cellulose diacetate, polycarbonate and polyester, as disc.

• Membrane made in 2 waysI. Labyrinthine pore membranes: Bacteria & yeastII. Capillary pore membranes: For viruses

Filters may be supplied with plastic holders pre sterilized for single use, or mounted in re-usable holders and fitted to filtration vessels.

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Sterilizing Filter2)Syringe filters:

• Membrane 13-25mm diameter.• Fitted in syringe like holders of stainless steel or

polycarbonate.• Used for sterilization of small volumes of fluid.

3)Vacuum and in- line filters:

• Membranes of 25-45 mm diameter are used either with in line filter holders of Teflon or stainless steel and aluminum.

• Used for sterilization of large volumes of air and liquid.

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In summary

• Sterilization and disinfection are costly and time consuming process

• However, it is an essential in all health care facilities to avoid infection.

• It depends the material and users of instrument.

• Staff should keep in mind that contaminated instrument present risk to the sample as well as the user himself.

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