ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR SATURATED STEAM AUTOCLAVES THROUGH REDUCED WATER CONSUMPTION.

FELIX AIDAR

Determining the cost of the sterilization cycle involves analyzing several stages of the work. With-

concepts such as direct and indirect values, operational and non-operational expenses, fixed costs and va-

variables are used to determine the function that expresses the variation of what the process costs and the levels

production (sterilization cycles).

This must be done because the air inside the load does not allow the vapor to fully penetrate the

the material, thus decreasing the efficiency of the process. Out of curiosity, the so-called Bowie and Dick test used

The different professionals involved are routinely provided.

During these studies, the waste of water in the steam sterilization process led us to review

directly the configuration of a sterilization cycle in this type of autoclave, specifically in the stage

in which the vacuum is produced, since even today, the vast majority of sterilizers use in the generation

vacuum pumps sealed by a water ring. Another technology that also consumes water is the production

of vacuum by use of the Venturi principle.

To better understand the magnitude of this problem and take appropriate action, let's dig a little deeper.

plus this equipment that can be found in close to 100% of medium and high complexity health centers.

The devices used for sterilization of materials are very important in the operation of

the hospitals. Basically they can be divided into large and small teams. The little ones, also called

“table sterilizers” are found in dental offices and clinics.