Groundwater Purification Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff Chris Brown Water purification is the process by which undesired chemical compounds, organic and inorganic materials, as well as biological contaminants are removed from water….
Disinfection of Contact Lenses Manal M. Gabriel Donald G. Ahearn Soft contact lenses and rigid gas-permeable lenses have provided a practical and safe alternative for eyeglasses. Successful contact lens wear…
Safe Handling of Biological Agents in the Laboratory Alan J. Beswick Brian Crook Catherine Makison Booth Working with biological agents in the laboratory environment may involve the handling of microorganisms,…
Processing of Reusable Medical Devices Emily Mitzel A medical device can include an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, appliance, implant, reagent for in vitro use, software, material or other similar or…
Aseptic Processing and Facilities for the Control of Microbial Contamination James E. Akers Jr From the earliest days of parenteral administration of health care products, there have been active ingredients…
Infectious Waste Management, Treatment, and Disposal Lawrence G. Doucet In the modern era, for well over 200 years, medical waste management and disposal were of minor concern to most hospitals…
Nitrogen Dioxide David Opie Evan Goulet Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is an antimicrobial gas with many beneficial properties. In 2016, NO2 was registered as a sterilant with the US Environmental Protection…
Reprocessing and Remanufacturing of Single-Use Medical Devices D. J. Vukelich Worldwide reuse of single-use devices (SUDs) is commonplace. However, historically, regulatory requirements applied to SUD reuse have not been consistent….
Food- and Waterborne Microorganisms Gerald McDonnell Food- and waterborne infective microorganisms constitute a diverse group that includes viruses, bacteria, algae, protozoa, fungi, and helminths. These agents can cause acute, chronic,…
Sterilization, Disinfection, and Asepsis in Dentistry Chris H. Miller Charles John Palenik CROSS-CONTAMINATION IN DENTISTRY The practice of dentistry spans a wide variety of oral treatments, ranging from the simple…
