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Sterilising solutions for heat-sensitive instruments.

T Cowan
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Disinfectants should be used only to decontaminate heat-sensitive medical equipment. A COSHH risk assessment is required to ensure the safe use of disinfectants. Equipment and processing manufacturers should be consulted before using any of the alternatives to glutaraldehyde.

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T Cowan. 1997. Sterilising solutions for heat-sensitive instruments.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9393057/

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