One of the most important issues in the pandemic era is the equipment to combat COVID-19. As one of the key devices, the EU has indicated – in addition to masks, overalls, goggles and medical masks – an autoclave sterilisation machine, a sterilisation device. Why?

Means and equipment to combat COVID-19

The EU has indicated which means and equipment are key tools in the fight against coronavirus. Only when these protective measures are used in conjunction with applicable guidelines can the spread of coronavirus be limited and those most at risk be effectively protected. These include disposable gloves, goggles and safety glasses, disposable surgical masks, reusable masks, work clothes and autoclave sterilization machines. we can divide the measures into personal protective equipment and those that are widely used. We will discuss them in turn.

Personal protective equipment

The personal protective equipment that supports personal prevention is closest to everyone. Today, they are essential for shoppers and health care workers who are on the “front line” of dealing with patients.
This equipment includes：
1. Disposable gloves
2. Goggles and safety glasses
3. Surgical masks
4. Reusable antiviral masks
5. Safety uniforms

A wide range of measures

A wide range of measures complements the basic personal protective equipment. They help to combat harmful pathogens, which include those from available surfaces as well as those from everyday objects. These include liquids and disinfectants as well as autoclaves.

1. Liquids and disinfectants

Liquids and disinfectants containing at least 60% alcohol are essential for the prevention of coronaviruses. These solutions destabilise the lipid membrane of the virus. Disinfection is the process of destroying the nutritional form of the microorganism. If it is not possible to wash everyday objects such as telephones, payment cards and hands with soap and water, it is vital today to disinfect them frequently. Pathogens may be present on surfaces that the patient has touched.
In many Polish cities, even bus stops and streets are disinfected. Depending on various factors, coronaviruses can become an active threat for up to several days. In hospitals and other medical facilities, it is recommended that walls and floors should be disinfected several times a day (in this case with chlorine) and air should be disinfected using a plasma steriliser or UV light.

2. autoclave sterilization machine

An autoclave sterilisation machine is a device used mainly to sterilise reusable instruments. It sterilises under pressure steam – the only way to ensure complete safety and minimise the risk of infection. Sterilisation is the process of destroying all forms of microorganisms, including spores. It is used every day in hospitals, medical operating theatres and all places where the continuity of tissue is interrupted or likely to occur, such as beauty salons and tattoo parlours. In the pandemic era, autoclave steam sterilizers were also used to sterilise reusable masks, bandages, dressings and other equipment. They were also used in workplaces, including those that had switched to the production of masks (which had to be sterilised before use). Sterile items, i.e. items that have been sterilised, are completely safe for humans and more than 99% free from harmful pathogens. Common items such as forks, knives, spoons and other small cutlery items, scissors, nail clippers, metal files, keys and coins can all be sterilised. For disposable personal protective equipment, such as masks, they must be sterilised prior to disposal.

Why is autoclaving so important in the fight against Covid-19?

Autoclaving involves the destruction of all forms of harmful microorganisms, including spores. Equipment that has undergone the sterilisation process does not contain more than 99% of the pathogens. Sterilisation is a process that destroys only the nutritional form of the microorganism. In order to properly carry out the sterilisation and subsequent sterilization process in an autoclave sterilization machine, it is necessary to remember that the sterilisation line should be properly organised. It is used in hospitals, medical and dental clinics, beauty salons and tattoo parlours, among others.

COVID-19 What are the autoclave sterilization machines used in hospitals during a pandemic for?

In hospitals, they are used daily to sterilise reusable instruments, such as those used in surgery. During a pandemic, reusable and disposable masks are also sterilised before being discarded. This situation requires extreme precautions, so everything should be disinfected – from bandages and dressings to standard disinfection of diagnostic and medical tools.

The EU says that in addition to personal protective equipment such as masks, autoclaves are one of the key pieces of equipment used to sterilise objects in times of new coronavirus pandemics. Only when used in conjunction with existing guidelines can the spread of coronaviruses be limited and people effectively protected. Steam autoclaving involves the destruction of all forms of harmful microorganisms, including their spores. Over 99% of sterilised objects are free of pathogens. This is an effective method for sterilising not only reusable items but also masks (including disposable masks) before they are discarded. In the autoclave you can also sterilise bandages, dressings and even keys and other metal objects.

The YG autoclave steam sterilizer is a fully effective sterilisation unit. With all the necessary certificates and certifications, it has a CE certificate and is approved as a medical device. They meet 100% of the requirements of the health authorities and guarantee the full effectiveness and safety of sterilisation.