Author/Editor		Gabrovšek, Mojca
Title		Dezinfekcija in sterilizacija v zdravstvu
Translated title		Disinfection and sterilisation in healt care facilities
Type		članek
Source		Obz Zdrav Nege
Vol. and No.		Letnik 33, št. 5-6
Publication year		1999
Volume		str. 263-7
Language		slo
Abstract		The problems what to clean with, disinfect and sterilise have exsisted for a long time. There are many products on the market and if the choice is not careful, there can be more damage than good done. Some people still do not know what to demand from a disinfectant and sterilising agent. Disinfection agents (for floors, working areas, skin) in general belong to one of the following classes: glutaraldehyde, bleach, sodium dichloroisocyanurate, alcochols, quarternary ammonium compounds (QACs), phenolics, peracetic acid and peroxygen compounds. They all have specific qualities regarding their mode of action, working speed, toxicity, stability and safety. Sterilisation of instruments is the most important procedure for the prevention of transfering microorganisms and spores. Sterile instruments and liquids must be used before each invasive procedure into sterile ares of the body, tissue, through skin or mucus membrane. There are three basic kinds of sterilisation: heat, gas and chemical. Neat sterilisation needs appropriate temperatures and pressure and gas (Et0) is explosive. Effective chemical sterilisation depends on the active chemical compound and contact time.
Descriptors		DISINFECTION STERILIZATION INFECTION CONTROL CROSS INFECTION DISINFECTANTS