17 March 2024 : Laboratory Research
Analysis of Wet Pack Incidence in Steam Sterilization: A Study in a Chinese Medical Center
Yanhua Chen12BEF, Li Bao3BC, Liangying Yi12AG*, Ruixue Hu12CDDOI: 10.12659/MSM.942601
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e942601
Table 2 Possible factors associated with wet pack occurrence and their assignments.
| Factor | Code | Assignment description |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | X1 | 1=Sunny, 2=Overcast, 3=Rainy |
| Item in the sterilized pack | X2 | 1=Dressing, 2=Instrument |
| Packaging material | X3 | 1=Cotton fabrics, 2=Non-woven fabrics, 3=Paper-plastic combinations |
| Whether the pack had been laid flat, leaning at an acute angle, or upright | X4 | 1=Flat, 2=Acute angle, 3=Upright |
| Placement of the pack on the top or bottom shelf inside the sterilizer chamber | X5 | 1=Top shelf, 2=Bottom shelf |
| Whether the item had been packaged in compliance with guidelines? | X6 | 1=Yes, 2=No |
| Cooling time after sterilization | X7 | 1 ≥30 min, 2 <30 min |