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Using this tape is one among many steps which are designed to ensure safety when it comes to handling sterile materials. If a package of materials does not have autoclave tape, it is assumed to be non-sterile, which means that it needs to be processed in the autoclave before it can be used. When materials are packaged for the autoclave, the tape is added last, and most people include a notation of the date on the tape. The tape is designed to adhere in spite of the high heat and steam in the autoclave. With the use of autoclave tape, people can determine whether or not packages of material have passed through the autoclave, and they can also see how recently supplies were sterilized, by referring to the date noted on the tape. Autoclave tape is a specialized tape product which is used on packages of materials placed in an autoclave. The tape has chemical strips sensitive to high heat and pressure which change color when they are exposed to sufficiently high heat and pressure, indicating that a package of materials has been in an autoclave. The following are basic instructions for autoclave use but do not replace the manufacturer's operating instructions and hands-on training. Before using any autoclave for the first time, read and thoroughly understand the owner's manual because many makes and models have unique characteristics. Place the items to be autoclaved in the chamber. Check the drain screen to make sure that it is not plugged or obstructed. For bench top units that do not have inline steam, check and fill the reservoir with deionized water to the fill line (see manufacturer's instructions). Close and seal the autoclave door. On the autoclave keypad, or dials, select: The following are basic instructions for autoclave use but do not replace the manufacturer's operating instructions and hands-on training. Before using any autoclave for the first time, read and thoroughly understand the owner's manual because many makes and models have unique characteristics. 1 Place the items to be autoclaved in the chamber. 2 Check the drain screen to make sure that it is not plugged or obstructed. Steam/Autoclave. Steam sterilization is the oldest and most common process used in medical and related applications. Its proven effectiveness is further enhanced by being both reliable and economical. In this process, the item to be sterilized is placed in a chamber, e.g. an Autoclave. The item is exposed to a combination of heat and saturated steam (water vapor) for an established period of time. This process kills the micro-organisms present, sterilizing the item. Generating Steam and Steam Quality. Steam is the autoclave's sterilization agent. In our Sterilization Methods series, we explained the physics of steam and why it's ideal for destroying microorganisms such as bacteria and spores. Part 1 of this post will explain how steam is generated for autoclaving purposes. Autoclave tape. Autoclave tape is an adhesive tape used in autoclaving (heating under high pressure with steam to sterilise) to indicate whether a specific temperature has been reached. Autoclave tape works by changing color after exposure to temperatures commonly used in sterilization processes, typically 121C in a steam autoclave. Small strips of the tape are applied to the items before they are placed into the autoclave. The tape is similar to masking tape but slightly more adhesive, to allow it to adhere under the hot, moist conditions of the autoclave. One such tape has diagonal markings containing an ink which changes colour (usually beige to black) upon heating. It is important to note that the presence of autoclave tape that has changed color on an item does not ensure that the product is sterile, as the tape ... SEE the new blog series about Autoclave Sterilization Basics which discusses topics about autoclave sterilizers and sterilization. 1 Steam generators and steam supply. 2 The pre and post vacuum phase of the sterilization cycle. 3 The autoclave jacket. 4 The cooling process. 5 The autoclave control systems. Allow items to cool in the autoclave for at least 10 minutes before fully opening the door. Check the autoclave tape for a color change, and the print-out from the recorder to see if the time and temperature were attained. If not, the load should be re-autoclaved in another autoclave. Any bag displaying the biohazard symbol must be over bagged with an opaque trash bag and sealed prior to disposal in the regular waste stream. Steam/Autoclave Steam sterilization is the oldest and most common process used in medical and related applications. Its proven effectiveness is further enhanced by being both reliable and economical. Query: how does autoclave tape work
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Autoclave tape has chemical strips sensitive to high heat and pressure which change color when they are exposed to sufficiently high heat and pressure, indicating that a package of materials has been in an autoclave.

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So last yea in about October I took plan b because my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex. Got my period the following week and thought everything was okay then my period didn't come for 3 months then it came back for 3 months and now I haven't gotten it ever since its going to be three months. Quick Answer. Pregnant women can't have periods, but spotting around the time a period is due is not uncommon. Implantation bleeding occurs 10 to 14 days after conception, which is usually around the time a woman would expect to have her period. Plan B delivers a high amount of progesterone into your body, which essentially tricks your body to believe that you're pregnant and periods should be delayed. Although it usually should take a few days or weeks to have your period again, in some cases it can take months to regain your natural menstrual cycle. 2. Heavier Period With Plan B, the periods should be delayed. The periods should come within 7 days of the expected date. If the periods are delayed by more than 7 days, then please ask your girlfriend to consult her doctor and get serum HCG done. I hope it helps. A: Pregnant women can't have periods, but spotting around the time a period is due is not uncommon. Implantation bleeding occurs 10 to 14 days after conception, which is usually around the time a woman would expect to have her period. Continue Reading i took plan b july 10th, had my period a week early the 18th-22 or 23rd. My period usually comes between the 30th and the 4th it is now the 4th of September and no period. Should my period be returning to its normal cycle? Because if so then im fine but if its on the new cycle im like 2 weeks late. | Please take it as soon as possible because the sooner you take it, the better it works. plan B®️ can help prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours, and preferably within 12 hours, after a contraceptive accident or unprotected sex. It has been more than 72 hours since you had unprotected sex or a contraceptive accident. If your period is delayed more than a week, or if you have any other cause for concern, contact your healthcare professional. More than occasional use (more than once within a menstrual cycle or more than once a month) may impact your menstrual cycle. You may also experience a few days of spotting after taking plan B ®️, which is normal. Im desperate. I had unprotected sex with bf 3 days before I was supposed to get my period. I was thinking the best option was to take the pill not to risk it. But my period is late now. I took the pill aroubd 12 hrs later. I was not near ovulation bc my period was supposed to arrive. Now im really nervouss 😭 how long can my period last to come? plan B®️ is not recommended if: 1 You have a confirmed or suspected pregnancy. 2 You are allergic to it, or to any of the components of its formulation. 3 You have abnormal vaginal bleeding. Query: how long does a plan b usually delay your period
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Usually, Plan B delays your period for 7 days.

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How long does stomach ulcer take to heal? The good news, stomach ulcer is treatable. Even new treatments are more effective to make the ulcer heal more quickly. But how long does it take to heal? The answer can vary from case to case, which is usually dependent on several factors. The main ones are the cause and severity of the ulcer. What kind of treatment you take can also have an effect! December 12, 2016/. Continued . You don't take the medications as well as directed. For example, you may stop taking your antibiotics early. Your bacterial infection is resistant to your antibiotics. You continue regularly using painkillers that cause increased risk of ulcers. Poor lifestyles such as smoking and abusing alcohol may also have an effect. If there is another infection (other than H-pylori infection). If you have other medical conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (it can cause extreme overproduction of acid in the stomach), Crohn's disease (it can lead to ulcer-like sores), or stomach cancer. i have more ulcers on my mouth, even in my tongue, i even have that also before the ulcers in my throat, but the worst thing in me now is that last june i started put braces , my ulcers does not heal until now, anybody can help me what to do? last month after i checked with my ENT, after a week it was healed, but then it is only for one wk , since june until now my ulcers come and go> any advice ? The fourth thing is genetics some families are more disposed to ulcers than others and there isn't a lot you can do about that. Finally, stress is controversial, in that it isn't clear how much of a factor it is. Certainly sudden severe stress, like a car accident can cause an ulcer quickly but on the longer time scale the picture isn't so clear. Re: How long does it take for ulcers to heal? Your description of your problem pretty much sums up exactly what I have been experiencing. I am a 22 year old college student, and these symptoms have been increasing steadily for the past year. Ulcers caused by a medication should begin healing shortly after you stop taking the drug. Anti-acid medicine may be used for two to six weeks to help healing and relieve pain. Ulcers caused by H. pylori can heal after the bacteria are killed. Typically, you will take antibiotics along with acid-suppressing medicine for two weeks. Then you may take acid-suppressing medication for another four to eight weeks. Gastric ulcers tend to heal more slowly than duodenal ulcers. Uncomplicated gastric ulcers take up to two or three months to heal completely. Duodenal ulcers take about six weeks to heal. An ulcer can temporarily heal without antibiotics. But it is common for an ulcer to recur or for another ulcer to form nearby, if the bacteria are not killed. In fact, peptic ulcer is pretty common in elderly people who usually need to take certain pain killers on a regular basis. The major steps of the treatment plan The core of the treatment is determined based on the trigger factor of the disease. Ulcer Facts. 1 Most ulcers are caused by an infection, not spicy food, acid or stress. 2 The most common ulcer symptom is burning pain in the stomach. 3 Your doctor can test you for H. pylori infection. 4 Antibiotics are the new cure for ulcers. 5 Eliminating H. pylori infections with antibiotics means that your ulcer can be cured for good. : Peptic ulcer disease is fairly common and with treatment it tends to stay at bay for long period of time. NSAID group is notoriously famous in casing gastritis and other similar peptic problems. Taking medicines for 4 weeks usually gives the stomach ulcers time to heal and be able to withstand the usual acid attack in the stomach. Twenty-five million Americans suffer from ulcers. An ulcer is a sore or hole in the lining of the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). People of any age can get an ulcer and women are affected just as often as men. What causes ulcers? Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium that lives on the lining of the stomach. Query: how long does it take a peptic ulcer to heal
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It takes 4 weeks for a peptic ulcer to heal.