What is the name of the cycle that follows the timed gas-exposure to vent the EO chamber of airborne residual gas?

a. Aeration
b. Purging
c. Dispensing
d. Rotation


ANS: A
Aeration is the cycle to vent the chamber of airborne residual gas. Some chambers are a combination sterilizer/aerator, which eliminates the need for personnel to handle the load immediately after sterilization. The load is removed only after aeration. The aerator is vented to the outside atmosphere.

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