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Observations on a formaldehyde low-temperature steam sterilizer.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10285026     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In Finnish hospitals, heat labile equipment is mostly sterilized by ethylene oxide (EO) gas. Formaldehyde sterilizers are rarely used. We have tested a new commercial autoclave constructed exclusively for formaldehyde and low-temperature steam (F-LTS) sterilization, offering a potentially safer and cheaper method of sterilization. Both the sterilizing efficacy of the apparatus and the levels of formaldehyde in the processed materials were studied.
Authors:
T Kuronen
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of sterile services management     Volume:  5     ISSN:  0951-2578     ISO Abbreviation:  J Sterile Serv Manage     Publication Date:  1987 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1988-01-20     Completed Date:  1988-01-20     Revised Date:  2000-12-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9880290     Medline TA:  J Sterile Serv Manage     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  16-9     Citation Subset:  H    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / standards*
Finland
Formaldehyde*
Hospitals
Sterilization / methods*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
50-00-0/Formaldehyde

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