Sterile Box, decontamination station, offers safer surgeries in low-resource areas

The video discusses the Sterile Box, a mobile station designed to decontaminate surgical tools in areas lacking proper facilities. Built into a 20-foot steel shipping container, it features solar panels, electrical storage, and a water system. Inside, it has two rooms: a main area and a foyer. The processing is divided into four stations: decontamination, sterilization using a steam autoclave, drying, and storage. This setup ensures surgical instruments are properly cleaned and ready for use.

What is the primary purpose of the Sterile Box?

• To provide accommodation for doctors

• To decontaminate surgical tools

• To store medical records

• To transport patients

What feature allows the Sterile Box to operate in areas without electricity?

• Battery packs

• Wind turbines

• Gas generators

• Solar panels

What is the function of the foyer inside the Sterile Box?

• To house the water tank

• To serve as a waiting room

• To separate the sterile processing area

• To store surgical instruments

What is used at the second station to sterilize surgical instruments?

• Steam autoclave

• Ultraviolet light

• Microwave oven

• Chemical disinfectants

Where are the instruments stored after drying in the Sterile Box?

• In a sealed bag

• In a storage cabinet

• In a refrigerator

• In a plastic container