Try 'Is there an alternative to gluteraldehyde: a review of agents used in
cold sterilisation' 2002 RCN publication code 001 362
Greta Thornbory
Consultant, Health & Education
www.gtenterprises-uk.com
01235 770156
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From: diane woodward <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 7:15 PM
Subject: Contact lenses and chemical splash:glutaraldehyde
> The first aid depensdson the chemical.
> With glutaraldehyde the advice is not to remove the contact lenseas it
> may become cross-linked or adherent to the cornea.Removingnitwould cause
> futher damage
>
> Jordan SL (1995) the correct use of Glutaraldehyde in the healthcare
> environment.Gastroenterology Nursing 18, 4,142-145
>
> Is anyone still using glutaraldehyde? I think it has been withdrawn form
> the NHS but may still be used elsewhere..
>
> best wishes,
> Diane
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