What standards should we use for the disinfection of large equipment?
There are no universal guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting large items of medical equipment. Washer/disinfectors provide one method of making medical equipment safe for staff and patients. Methods of evaluating the performance of such machines are discussed in an attempt to stimulate a much needed review of existing advice and guidelines on cleaning and disinfection. A plea is made for interested parties to agree practical standards for the cleaning and disinfection of medical equipment using washer/disinfectors.
Miles
R S
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Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Edinburgh Medical School, UK.
D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D004783:Environmental Microbiology; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D004867:Equipment Design; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D012449:Safety; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards