title: [Sterilisation methods].
abstract: Manual or mechanical cleaning and disinfection should always be done prior to sterilisation. Steam under pressure sterilisation should always be preferred for items that can withstand heat and pressure variations. Heat-and pressure-sensitive medical devices can be sterilized with saturated water steam in combination with formaldehyde, plasma sterilisation or chemical sterilisation. Equipment for sterilisation should be purchased, tested, and maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations and according to the standards covering the individual type.
authors.affiliation: Rigshospitalet, Infektionshygiejnisk Enhed 9101. pia@hilsberg.dk
authors.forename: Pia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hilsberg
authors.forename: Leif Percival
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Andersen
mesh_terms: D004202:Disinfectants / Q000494:pharmacology; D004389:Durable Medical Equipment; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D013227:Steam; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D013227:Steam; D005557:Formaldehyde