title: [Sterilization with ethylene oxide].
abstract: In the above brief note, the authors discuss the validity of sterilization with ethylene oxide in hospital. The use of this agent requires most accurate attention by the operator and precise specific indication in view of the many negative factors which limit its widespread use, above all its marked toxicity and the fact that it is not easy to handle.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Igiene G. Sanarelli, Università di Roma, La Sapienza.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Melino
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: De Luca D'Alessandro
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Azzaro
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000494:pharmacology; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D005027:Ethylene Oxide / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000633:toxicity; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D009873:Operating Rooms
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D005027:Ethylene Oxide
vernacular_title: La sterilizzazione con ossido di etilene.