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Which machine uses the temperature and pressure of the steam for disinfection?(a) Laminar Airflow(b) Autoclave(c) Oven(d) Water Jet |
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Answer» Correct option is (b) Autoclave The explanation is: An autoclave produces steam at high temperature and maintains great pressure to destroy the microbes. The autoclave does heat and steam treatment of the instruments at 134℃ for three minutes or at 121℃ for fifteen minutes. This high pressure and high heat treatment help destroy a number of microbes. |
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