Which type of sterilization unit uses saturated steam under pressure to sterilize instruments?
A)Autoclave sterilizer
B)Dry heat sterilizer
C)Statim sterilizer
D)All of the above

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Steam sterilization occurs at 250° F for 20 minutes. Dry heat sterilization occurs at 320° F for 60 to 120 minutes. Statim sterilizers functions rapidly sterilize unwrapped instruments in as little as 6 minutes depending on the unit.

Which Type of Sterilization Unit Uses Saturated Steam Under Pressure