Low-temperature sterilization and new technologies

Authors

  • Vania Regina Goveia University of São Paulo; College of Nursing, Brazil
  • Silma Maria Cunha Pinheiro University of São Paulo; College of Nursing, Brazil
  • Kazuko Uchikawa Graziano University of São Paulo; College of Nursing, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000300002

Keywords:

sterilization, ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide

Abstract

The new low-temperature sterilization technologies are presented as an alternative to the use of ethylene oxide. This review was performed in order to identify evidences of the antimicrobial activity, toxicity, adverse events and the applicability of these technologies. The research was carried through the electronic databases MEDLINE and LILACS up to 2005. The authors analyzed 10 articles in this survey. The studies about the efficacy of these sterilization methods constitute experimental and comparative research that showed the influence of the extension and diameter of the lumen, besides the presence of crystal salts. Thus, choosing the correct equipment is essential, as well as the assurance of the cleansing of the devices, which interfere with the effectiveness of the low-temperature sterilization. These technologies present limitations regarding the sterilization of graft bone and affect the materials properties.

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Published

2007-06-01

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2007)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Low-temperature sterilization and new technologies. (2007). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 15(3), 373-376. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000300002