title: Instrument reprocessing in theatres. Drivers for change.
abstract: It is well known that long-term exposure to chemical disinfectants can have adverse effects on an individual, and can even result in ill health requiring premature retirement. Jim Miller highlights some of the dangers of chemical disinfectants and reports on the relative merits of newer technologies, including low temperature hydrogen peroxide.
authors.forename: Miller
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jim
mesh_terms: D004202:Disinfectants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005976:Glutaral / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control; D010463:Peracetic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D012308:Risk Management; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000382:microbiology / Q000592:standards; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D010463:Peracetic Acid; D005976:Glutaral