The below mentioned article provides a study-note on the chemical agents of disinfection. Chemical sterilising agents are widely used as disinfectants and antiseptics. Disinfectants are: (a) Chemical agents which are capable of destroying pathogenic microorganisms, but not resistant spores; (b) Potent and toxic; (c) Suitable only for application to inanimate objects. Antiseptics are: (a) Chemical agents which kill microorganisms or [...]
The following points highlight the top five methods of sterilisation in medical practice. The methods of sterilisation are: 1. Sterilisation of Bottled Fluids 2. Sterilisation of Empty Bottles and Impervious Bottles 3. Sterilisation of Wrapped Dry Goods and Surgical Dressings 4. Sterilisation of Surgical Instruments and 5. Sterilisation of Rooms. Method # 1. Sterilisation of Bottled Fluids: Hydrated fluids used [...]
Let us make an in-depth study of the uses and preparations of disinfectant or antiseptic lotions. Phenol Group Antiseptics: Lysol (liquor cresolis saponatus) and cresol (black and white fluid) are general powerful disinfectants. Lysol, in 3 per cent solution, is generally used for sterilising discarded cultures; Sudol is less toxic substitute for Lysol. Phenol (0.5 per cent solution) is effective [...]