Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) Equipment
The Sterile Processing Department (Central Supply, or Sterile Supply as it is also known), comprises that service within the hospital in which medical/surgical supplies and equipment, both sterile and nonsterile, are cleaned, prepared, processed, stored, and issued for patient care
An autoclave is used in medical and laboratory settings to sterilize lab equipment and waste. Autoclave sterilization works by using heat to kill microorganisms such as bacteria and spores. It's nontoxic and inexpensive, it kills microbes and spores rapidly, and it quickly heats and penetrates fabrics
There are different types of autoclaves available.
Gravity displacement type autoclave: It is the most common type used in laboratories and is available in various sizes and dimensions. Vertical type (small volume capacity) ...