What is the sterilization
Sterilization - total purification of any article or air by pathogenic and opportunistic pathogenic microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, viruses and other agents.
There are several methods of sterilization:
- thermal (application of high and low temperature, pressurized steam, dry heat);
- chemical (various formulations, solutions, acids, alkalis, alcohols, chlorhexidine, Formalin, Pervomur);
- irradiated (the use of gamma rays, UV);
- plasma (due to the plasma of hydrogen peroxide);
- filtration (using special transmission filters).
Selection sterilization method depends on the final purpose and chosen taking into account the sensitivity of microorganisms. hydrogen peroxide sterilization performed in hospitals and food industry (processing shell eggs).
Properties Hydrogen peroxide sterilization
There is a special public document describing instructions for the use of hydrogen peroxide to the decontamination. For sterilization of hydrogen peroxide produced by pharmaceutical companies in a concentration of 6%
. Manufacturer packs up the preparation in the package volume of 100 to 250 ml and delivers directly into the institution. This hydrogen peroxide can not be used in consumer and medical applications, it is not even released in pharmacies.Hydrogen peroxide kills a large number of microorganisms, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Coxsackie virus, influenza, fungi, and chlamydia.
Indications 6% Hydrogen Peroxide:
- sterilization of surfaces, vehicles, machinery, equipment, plates, toys, glassware, household items;
- sterilization transport after his arrival from infected foci;
- disinfection of instruments, dental instruments.
As hydrogen peroxide sterilization
For sterilization with hydrogen peroxide are prepared in special solutions enamelware. The drug is diluted with room temperature water to a volume of one liter. The detergent solution can be added. Surface treatment solution moistened cloth and wipe the walls, furniture, racks and other objects in the room or ward. Always wear gloves and protective clothing prior to disinfection and sterilization.
To clean the toys, utensils and small tools or objects are recommended to use the immersion method and irrigation. Bedding, clothes and shoes soaked for 30-120 minutes and then rinsed in running water, dried and treated with iron joints. The treatment time depends on the material from which the object is made. All objects after applying hydrogen peroxide must be completely wiped or rinsed with running water.
conclusion
Hydrogen peroxide is used for sterilization can only outpatient and hospital. Six percent concentration solution is difficult to find in pharmacies and are not recommended for use in the home because of its hazard by ingestion and skin contact. For sterilization of hydrogen peroxide is an aqueous solution and then rubbed, is sprayed or soaked required product. It is not always possible to achieve complete removal of microorganisms, but for disinfection agent is well suited.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/hydrogen_peroxide__36359
GRLS: https://grls.rosminzdrav.ru/Grls_View_v2.aspx? routingGuid = 598c3f69-91b2-45a1-8970-19bdc77500f8 & t =
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