Best chemical disinfectant to disinfect stethoscope:
Ans. A. Isopropyl alcoholMedical devices require disinfection as per Spaulding criteria of criticality according to degree of risk for infection involved in use of these items. Stethoscope is a non-critical device requiring intermediate-low level disinfectant. Isopropyl alcohol can be routinely used for disinfection of stethoscope.
Isopropyl alcohol
Ethylene oxide
Halogenated compound
Plasma sterilization
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