15. Low Temperature Sterilization

As a result of successfully completing this chapter, students will be able to:

•       Discuss basic requirements important for any type of low temperature sterilization system.

•       Explain specific requirements for the three low temperature sterilization methods: ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide (gas plasma), and ozone.

•       Review (compare) important parameters of the three low temperature sterilization methods commonly used by health care facilities.