To be sterilized in an autoclave, infectious medical waste should be:

a. packed tightly to avoid dangerous pres-sure pockets.
b. processed for 15 to 20 minutes at 121°C and 30 pounds per square inch (psi) pres-sure.
c. processed for 30 to 60 minutes at 132°C and 15 psi pressure.
d. processed for at least 1 hour at 121°C and 15 psi pressure.


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Proper temperature, pressure, and exposure time varies, depending on the type of material being sterilized. Highly contaminated items such as infectious waste are more vigorously treated than items such as media or instruments.

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