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Microbiology General Microbiology Pa 1 (History, Microscopy, Stains and Structure and Physiology of Bacteria) 4a867bea

Blood spill in operation theatre is cleaned with?

A
Chlorine compound
B
Phenolic compound
C
Quaernary ammonium compounds
D
Alcoholic compounds
High-Yield Explanation
Sodium hypochlorite: Sodium hypochlorite a compound of chlorine is the best disinfectant for surface blood spills, with a concentration of 0.5- 5%. 0.1% Hypochlorite - To disinfect colonized/infected pt. bed in isolation room after cleaning with detergent for 10 mins. 1% Hypochlorite - For decontamination of suction jar, suction tubes, ventilator circuits, oxygen mask, nasal prongs. Blood & body fluid stained instruments and linens (spot soak for 10 min). 2% Hypochlorite - To decontaminate soiled bed pan, toilet basin, commodes for 10 mins. 10% Hypochlorite - To decontaminate large blood spill >10 ml for 15 mins.

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