Practical system for steam-formaldehyde sterilizing.
1975
J K Pickerill
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Description
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D002495
Central Supply, Hospital
Hospital department responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
Hospital Central Supplies,Hospital Central Supply,Supplies, Hospital Central,Supply, Hospital Central,Central Supplies, Hospital
D005557
Formaldehyde
A highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)
Formalin,Formol,Methanal,Oxomethane
D013227
Steam
Water in its gaseous state. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
Water Vapor,Steams,Vapor, Water,Vapors, Water,Water Vapors
D013242
Sterilization
The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means.