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Sterilization techniques of anesthetic and critical care equipment – A review

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Review Article

Author Details : Akshaya Narayan Shetti*, Abhishek H.N. , Chandrappa Sreekanth, Ashwin A.B. , Safdhar Hasmi R. , Aarati Thakur, Rachita G Mustilwar

Volume : 7, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 108-110

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2022.026

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Abstract

Disinfection and sterilization are important and core steps in healthcare system. The infection control is not only for the benefit of the patient but presently it is a medico legally held responsible. One should have adequate knowledge about the sterilization of equipment. Although various disposable single use materials are present in healthcare system it will not be a cost effective method especially for the developing and underdeveloped countries. Inadequate knowledge will lead to hospital acquired infections and may also lead to life threatening cross infections. A proper infection control team and multidisciplinary approach will help to counter the infections in a scientific and cost effective way. This article describes various methods used for sterilization and also describes various commonly used equipment and their sterilization techniques.

Keywords: Anesthesia, Critical care, Disinfection, Ethylene oxide, Sterilization

How to cite : Shetti A N, H.n. A, Sreekanth C, A.b. A, Safdhar Hasmi R., Thakur A, Mustilwar R G, Sterilization techniques of anesthetic and critical care equipment – A review. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2022;7(4):108-110

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