Glutaraldehyde Flashcards
1
Q
How can sterilization be achieved with this process?
A
Item must be soaked for 10hrs at 25C in a special container
2
Q
What items are commonly sterilized with this process?
A
endoscopes, anesthesia or respiratory equipment, hemodialysis or laparoscopic equipment
3
Q
T or F
Glutaraldehyde can sterilize plastics or rubber
A
True
4
Q
T or F
The chemical vapors of glutaraldehyde are very toxic
A
True
5
Q
T or F
Increasing the temp of the solution does not affect the soak time
A
False. It reduces the soak time
6
Q
T or F
Glutaraldehyde is non-corrosive to metals
A
True
