Autoclaving of Medical Waste – An Introduction

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Autoclaving is a popular alternative medical waste treatment method in low-income countries. It is done in closed chambers where both heat and pressure are applied over a period of time to destroy all microorganisms that may be present in healthcare waste before landfill disposal. Among alternative systems, autoclaving (also known as steam sterilization) has the […]