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  • Title: Sterilization processes. Meeting the demands of today's health care technology.
    Author: Crow S.
    Journal: Nurs Clin North Am; 1993 Sep; 28(3):687-95. PubMed ID: 8367333.
    Abstract:
    Universal Precautions dictate sterilization for all invasive equipment that break the blood barrier; however, current methods of sterilization, such as steam and ethylene oxide gas (ETO), are not compatible with many of the delicate, heat-sensitive surgical instruments used in modern health care. In addition, traditional sterilization methods are often too time consuming for practical use in the operating room. Clearly, new sterilization processes need to be developed. In this article, the criteria modern sterilization processes must meet and how some manufacturers plan to meet this challenge are discussed. In addition, the pros and cons of using peracetic acid (the newest sterilization process currently available) are examined.
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