Uses of a Hot Air Sterilizer

Society has become more aware of the spread of infectious diseases in recent years and health-care professionals are more vigilant about preventing them. One way they have done this is to use hot air sterilizers to ensure the complete destruction of bacteria, viruses and fungi on medical, dental and surgical instruments. Hot air sterilizers apply dry heat to whatever is placed inside it with temperatures ranging from 120 to 400 degrees F (50 to 200 degrees C).

Where They're Used

• Hot air sterilizers are used by all medical professionals, including medical doctors, veterinarians, dentists and even tattoo artists. They are used at hospitals, military facilities, testing laboratories, medical colleges and public schools. Any place where medical instruments are used, they need to be sterilized to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

How They're Used

• The Center of Disease Control recommends dry heat sterilization as one of the three best methods of destroying bacteria and microorganisms. Dry heat does not rust or corrode instruments and is even used on metal, glass and ceramics.

Why Use Them

• Most hot air sterilizers on the market today are fast, and will complete a sterilization cycle in less than six minutes. They use dry heat rather than steam and pressure, so they will not corrode, dull or pit your medical instruments, which naturally extends their lives, saving you a great deal of money.

Sterilizaiton Times

• Most hot air sterilizers have three sterilization cycles. The first cycle lasts for six minutes and is used for unwrapped instruments. The second lasts for eight and is used for hand pieces and medical drills. The third lasts for 12 and is used for packaged instruments. All you need to do is simply place your instruments inside, and they come out safe and clean.