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G A Corner

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An assessment of the performance of a glass bead sterilizer.

The performance of a simple glass bead sterilizer designed for use with hand held instruments such as in chiropody surgeries was studied and found to be generally within specification. However, we recommend certain precautions during use.

Disinfection

Selectron: rectal dose-rate measurements and modified applicators.

A procedure for estimating the rectal dose-rate in patients treated by a Selectron remote-afterloading machine is described. This entails dose-rate measurements using low-activity test sources whilst the patient is still in theatre. The standard applicators were modified to enable the rectal dose to be reduced.

Brachytherapy

Infection control when servicing medical and laboratory equipment.

The risks of infection in servicing medical and hospital laboratory equipment are reviewed. Recommended procedures and precautions for dealing with these risks are detailed. These are based upon the practice adopted in the authors' own department. A 'permit to work' scheme is not felt to be universally applicable and the guiding criteria to judge any applied procedure are set down.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome