Effect of steam sterilization and biocompatibility studies of hyaluronic acid hydrogel for viscosupplementation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.03.019
Abstract: Abstract Intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogel is one of the treatment methods recommended for osteoarthritis (OA). Here HA hydrogel (2000 kDa) has been developed, sterilized by steam sterilization and the important properties required for… read more here.
Keywords: sterilization; effect steam; acid hydrogel; steam sterilization ... See more keywords
Steam sterilization processes affect the stability of clinical thermometers: Thermistor and prototypal FBG probe comparison
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DOI: 10.1016/j.yofte.2020.102156
Abstract: Abstract Temperature is one of the most frequently measured physical quantities in clinical environment and a good biomarker of illness. The need for reusable probes, which have to be sterilized to prevent infections, requires the… read more here.
Keywords: sterilization processes; probe; fbg probe; stability ... See more keywords
Steam Sterilization Chemical Indicators Are Not Adequate for Monitoring Real Steam Sterilization Cycles
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DOI: 10.5731/pdajpst.2019.09886
Abstract: Chemical indicators are commonly used in hospitals to monitor steam sterilization conditions, indicating that medical devices are safe to be used. The results are stored for future evidence in the event of an infection incident… read more here.
Keywords: sterilization; chemical indicators; steam sterilization; cycle ... See more keywords
Flexible loading pattern approach in overkill steam sterilization based on the physical properties of steam and thermodynamics of sterilization.
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DOI: 10.5731/pdajpst.2021.012708
Abstract: Because overkill steam sterilization processes in autoclaves are considered critical, they are highly scrutinized, and the use of autoclaves in fixed loading patterns is a common approach to the interpretation of regulatory requirements. Many such… read more here.
Keywords: overkill steam; thermodynamics; sterilization; properties steam ... See more keywords