Gluteraldehyde is used to sterilize-
o 2% Glutaradehyde (cidex) is an aldehyde disinfectant with a broad spectrum of action against bacteria, fungi, viruses, as well as spores (slow action)
o It is most often used for equipment such as endoscopes that cannot be sterilized or disinfected by heat (cytoscopes bronchoscopes)
o Glutraldehyde is used for -
i) Cystoscopes and bronchoscopes
ii) Corrgated rubber anaesthetic tubes
iii) Face masks
iv) Plastic endotracheal tubes
v) Polythene tubing
vi) Endoscopes
Endoscopes
Corrugated rubber anaesthetic tube
Plastic endotracheal tube
All of the above