title: A device to prevent cross-contamination when directly applying liquid nitrogen.
abstract: A common method of liquid-nitrogen treatment is with the use of the cotton-tipped applicator. Cross-contamination is possible when the applicator is repeatedly dipped into the liquid nitrogen supply. Described is a sterilizable device to hold a small portion of nitrogen sufficient for treatment of a single patient.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Dolezal
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004340:Drug Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D009584:Nitrogen