title: Disinfection of cystoscopes by subatmospheric steam and steam and formaldehyde at 80 degrees C.
abstract: A new method of disinfection adapted for endoscopic instruments uses low temperature steam at 80 degrees C or steam and formaldehyde at 80 degrees C. The process has considerable advantages over existing methods and more closely approaches the ideal requirements.
mesh_terms: D001274:Atmospheric Pressure; D020684:Cystoscopes; D005557:Formaldehyde; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008722:Methods; D013170:Spores; D013227:Steam; D013242:Sterilization; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D013227:Steam; D005557:Formaldehyde