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What are your opinions on Flash autoclaves? When I worked in Theatre in London in the 70s it was considered unacceptable to use flash autoclaves as there are significant risks associated with this practice. We made sure we had enough instruments for our booked lists and emergency surgery plus single wrapped extra instruments to replace dropped instruments. The HICPAC definition is Flash sterilization is a modification of conventional steam sterilization (either gravity prevacuum or steam-flush pressure-pulse) in which the flashed item is placed in an open tray or is placed in a specially designed covered rigid container to allow for rapid penetration of steam.
I am surprised that any OR in Australia would consider using “flash ” sterilizers rather than purchasing sufficient instruments to meet the needs of the facility. What is your opinion?
Maureen Cremin
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WACHS Great Southern
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Hi Maureen
This has always been an interesting issue. The current standard for reprocessing stipulates the measures to ensure this is addressed. Kindly refer to AS/ANZ 4187: 2003: 4.2.3 and 6.1.2.
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What are your opinions on Flash autoclaves? When I worked in Theatre in London in the 70s it was considered unacceptable to use flash autoclaves as there are significant risks associated with this practice. We made sure we had enough instruments for our booked lists and emergency surgery plus single wrapped extra instruments to replace dropped instruments.
The HICPAC definition is Flash sterilization is a modification of conventional steam sterilization (either gravity, prevacuum, or steam-flush pressure-pulse) in which the flashed item is placed in an open tray or is placed in a specially designed, covered, rigid container to allow for rapid penetration of steam.
I am surprised that any OR in Australia would consider using “flash ” sterilizers rather than purchasing sufficient instruments to meet the needs of the facility. What is your opinion?
Maureen Cremin
Regional Infection Control Coordinator
WACHS Great Southern
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Hi Maureen
Most of the hospitals I have worked at over the last 5 years have all decommissioned their flash sterilisers. All for the reasons you have stated.Joe Bendall
CNC Infection Prevention and Control
Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye HospitalHi All
What are your opinions on Flash autoclaves? When I worked in Theatre in London in the 70s it was considered unacceptable to use flash autoclaves as there are significant risks associated with this practice. We made sure we had enough instruments for our booked lists and emergency surgery plus single wrapped extra instruments to replace dropped instruments.
The HICPAC definition is Flash sterilization is a modification of conventional steam sterilization (either gravity, prevacuum, or steam-flush pressure-pulse) in which the flashed item is placed in an open tray or is placed in a specially designed, covered, rigid container to allow for rapid penetration of steam.
I am surprised that any OR in Australia would consider using “flash ” sterilizers rather than purchasing sufficient instruments to meet the needs of the facility. What is your opinion?
Maureen Cremin
Regional Infection Control Coordinator
WACHS Great Southern
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