Disinfection: Principles and Methods

Synopsis

Defines the terms disinfection and sterilisation and explains the three principal methods of disinfection together with their advantages and disadvantages. Hospital cleaning methods are discussed. Moist and dry heat disinfection methods are explained as well as the relationships between temperature and holding times. Chemical disinfectants are considered - the main groups are listed and their range of activity noted.

Series

Infection Control Nurses’ Association Audiovisual Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Audiocassette. 36 min.; 80 slides. col.

Year of production

1981

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Transcript provided.

Uses

Senior nurses; in-service training.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

hospitals; infection control; nursing

Distributor

Name

Hamblin Learning Systems