title: Sterilization cues for containers.
abstract: Questions often arise regarding safe practices relevant to sterilization containers-from cleaning these holding devices to the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets to shelf life and sterility maintenance. Following nationally established, recommended practices can help ensure optimal container effectiveness, infection control and patient safety. This month's column addresses these subjects and related issues.
authors.affiliation: Case Medical Inc., USA.
authors.forename: Arlene
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Carlo
mesh_terms: D017053:Infection Control; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019064:Product Packaging; D013242:Sterilization; D014481:United States