Question

Why autoclaves are used to sterilize surgical instruments

Answer 1

Dear student. An autoclave is used to sterilize surgical equipment, and pharmaceutical items because a basic autoclave is similar to a pressure cooker; wherebthe power of steam is used to kill bacteria. So, by the process of steam sterilisation, the steam generated in the autoclave sterilises the equipments and makes it suitable for reuse without the fear of infection. Regards