CATEGORY: GI Technician & Nurses
May 23, 2024
Bioburden Bible: Identifying and Reprocessing Human Bioburden in Instrument Reprocessing
◆ Key Takeaway Human bioburden on medical instruments falls into two main types, protein-based (blood, collagen) and fat-based (lipids), each requiring specific cleaning chemistry: proteases for proteins, lipases for fats, and amylases for starches. Immediate point-of-use cleaning prevents biofilm formation, and processes must evolve as surgical devices grow more complex. This program is approved for…
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