Endocopes are usually disinfected with:
Correct Answer: Glutaraldehyde
Description: Ref: Ananthanarayan, Paniker CJ. Textbook of Microbiology. 6th Ed. London: John Wiley & Sons: 2000.Explanation:DisinfectantActive againstUseEthyl alcoholBactericidal but not sporicidalSkin antisepticsIsopropylalcoholBactericidal but not sporicidalDisinfection of suture material, clinicalthermometersMethyl alcoholActive against bacterial and fungal sporesCabinets & incubatorsFormaldehydeBactericidal, sporicidal & virucidalOT fumigationGiutaraldehydeBactericidal, sporicidal & virucidal (less toxic/ irritant)Bronchoscopes,endoscopes, cystoscopesHypochloriteBactericidal, sporicidal & virucidalBlood spillChlorhexidinebactericidal, moderate sporicidal & virucidalTreatment of woundsEthylene oxideBactericidal, sporicidal & virucidal (highly penetrating gas)Heart lung machines, respirators, dental equipement
Category:
Microbiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now