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evelyn o bentley

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Why is it important that packages placed in an autoclave do not touch the walls or each other?

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Is size 3-0 suture material thicker or thinner than size 3 suture material?


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juiceman1987

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

If the packages touch the walls of the autoclave, the material will scorch or even catch fire. If
the packages touch each other, they will block the flow of steam through the package.

Answer to Question 2

Size 3/0 suture material is 6 times thinner than size 3 suture material.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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