title: Sterilising solutions for heat-sensitive instruments.
abstract: Disinfectants should be used only to decontaminate heat-sensitive medical equipment. A COSHH risk assessment is required to ensure the safe use of disinfectants. Equipment and processing manufacturers should be consulted before using any of the alternatives to glutaraldehyde.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cowan
mesh_terms: D017606:Chlorine Compounds; D004202:Disinfectants; D019723:Endoscopes; D005976:Glutaral; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D010087:Oxides; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D017606:Chlorine Compounds; D004202:Disinfectants; D010087:Oxides; C025109:chlorine dioxide; D005976:Glutaral