Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization “Flash sterilization” has traditionally been used to describe steam sterilization cycles where unwrapped medical instruments are subjected to an abbreviated steam …

packaging for IUSS sterilization should be used. The type of package and bas ket to be used is a rigid sterilization container specifically validated for IUSS; this information can be found in the container's …

We aimed to measure the association between IUSS use for surgical instrument reprocessing and SSI risk in a facility where IUSS use increased due to staffing constraints and case volumes.

Mar 25, 2025 · Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS): The guideline reinforces that IUSS (formerly known as flash sterilization) can be performed safely when manufacturer's instructions are strictly …

Dec 10, 2025 · Immediate-use cycles are typically found in smaller autoclaves with chamber volumes of less than 300L. These units are ideal for operating rooms and dental practices, which often have …

Jul 24, 2025 · What Is IUSS (Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization)? Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) is a method used to quickly sterilize surgical instruments that are urgently needed and cannot …

May 12, 2017 · Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS), formerly termed “flash” sterilization, is described as “the shortest possible time from the item being removed from the sterilizer to the …

Nov 28, 2023 · Steam sterilization should be used whenever possible on all critical and semicritical items that are heat and moisture resistant (e.g., steam sterilizable respiratory therapy and anesthesia …

“Immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS): Process designed for the cleaning, steam sterilization, and delivery of patient care items for immediate use. Previously known as flash sterilization.”2

Mar 3, 2025 · Immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS) has been widely discouraged due to its risks and regulatory concerns, but short-cycle sterilization has emerged as an alternative.