Methods of Sterilisation
- Dry heat (ineffective used for glass, liquid & powders)
- Moist heat (under pressure requires less heat for less time)
- UV light (surface sterilisation only)
- Radiation (used commercially)
- Filtration (for sterilisation of liquids)
- Gas (Ethylene oxide used & is slow)
- Liquid bath (4 - 8% gluteraldehyde, heat sensetive instruments)
