Glossary
Monopolar instrument
cable
One of two types of electrosurgery instrument
cable used for monopolar electrosurgery. The
cable connects a Versius Monopolar Instrument
to a Versius Instrument Bedside Unit. Monopolar
instrument cables are blue.
Peel pouch Flat bag (usually with a window) that an item is put
into before sterilisation. The bag has a strip on one
end that is peeled o, exposing an adhesive seal
which is used to close and seal the bag.
Pressurised air Clean, dry air that is stored under pressure and is
free from contamination. In a healthcare setting
pressurised air is also referred to as medical air.
Prevacuum A method that uses a vacuum pump to remove air
from the sterilisation chamber before sterilisation
takes place.
Reprocessing Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising medical devices
to prepare them for use.
Reprocessing cycle Term given to the whole process that is followed to
clean, disinfect and sterilise contaminated
and/or reusable items. The maximum number of
reprocessing cycles is the maximum number of
times the complete process for cleaning, disinfecting
and sterilisation should be followed before the item
is no longer used.
Running water Water continuously owing over the item being
cleaned.
Shadowing The position of one item preventing water, steam
or air getting to another item inside the washer/
disinfector or steam steriliser.
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