Gluteraldehyde is used to sterilize-
Correct Answer: All of the above
Description: o 2% Glutaradehyde (cidex) is an aldehyde disinfectant with a broad spectrum of action against bacteria, fungi, viruses, as well as spores (slow action)
o It is most often used for equipment such as endoscopes that cannot be sterilized or disinfected by heat (cytoscopes bronchoscopes)
o Glutraldehyde is used for -
i) Cystoscopes and bronchoscopes
ii) Corrgated rubber anaesthetic tubes
iii) Face masks
iv) Plastic endotracheal tubes
v) Polythene tubing
vi) Endoscopes
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