Low-Temperature EO Sterilization Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. OSHA classifies EO as this type of hazard, meaning a substance or agent with potential for causing cancer
  2. 5. One of the physical parameters monitored in EO sterilization along with temperature, pressure, and time
  3. 7. EO should not be used to sterilize these, along with leather and devices with energy sources.
  4. 8. Required PPE if EO ventilation is insufficient.
  5. 9. Minimum number of air exchanges per hour required in an EO sterilization room.
  6. 10. How EO gas is supplied for the sterilizer.
  7. 12. The main sterilization phase in EO cycles, where items are exposed to sterilants.
Down
  1. 1. EO’s strongest advantage; reaches lumens easily.
  2. 3. EO cartridges must be stored in this type of approved cabinet.
  3. 4. First word in the name of EO gas used for sterilization.
  4. 6. Required step to remove EO residues after sterilization.
  5. 11. Steam-only air removal test; not used in EO sterilization.