A CST is breaking down the field following a lumbar laminectomy and fusion. The OR supervisor enters the OR and asks the CST if the chemical indicators (Cis) from the trays had turned because the biological indicator (BI) vial used to test the steam sterilizer turned yellow for the load in which the surgical instruments were processed. What other process monitors are used to assess proper functioning of the steam sterlizer?
[Expert Solution]: A CST is breaking down the field following…
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