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Record 1 2001-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heat (Physics)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
CONT

Sterilization by moist heat is the method now used in most hospitals for securing the necessary sterile supplies for surgical use. Moist heat is more penetrating than dry heat and effectively kills disease producing bacteria in a short time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaleur (Physique)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
CONT

La stérilisation par chaleur humide est la méthode actuellement utilisée dans la plupart des hôpitaux pour stériliser les instruments chirurgicaux et les objets de pansements. La chaleur humide est plus pénétrante que la chaleur sèche et détruit les bactéries pathogènes en peu de temps, sans endommager les objets.

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