Question

KNOW: Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) and Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolators (CACIs) are used for ______ preparations and must maintain ISO ___ air cleanliness and have ______ airflow.

Answer 1

Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) and Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolators (CACIs) are used for aseptic preparations and must maintain ISO air cleanliness and have directional airflow.

Step-by-step explanation:

Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) and Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolators (CACIs) are used for aseptic preparations and must maintain ISO air cleanliness and have directional airflow.

• Class I BSCs protect laboratory workers and the environment from low to moderate risk for exposure to biological agents.
• Class II BSCs use directional airflow and partial barrier systems to contain infectious agents.
• Class III BSCs are designed for working with highly infectious agents and are gas tight with a double-door system for decontamination.
• All classes of BSCs utilize HEPA filters for air filtration.