Gluteraldehyde is used to sterilize-

o 2% Glutaradehyde (cidex) is an aldehyde disinfectant with a broad spectrum of action against bacteria, fungi, viruses, as well as spores (slow action) o It is most often used for equipment such as endoscopes that cannot be sterilized or disinfected by heat (cytoscopes bronchoscopes) o Glutraldehyde is used for - i) Cystoscopes and bronchoscopes ii) Corrgated rubber anaesthetic tubes iii) Face masks iv) Plastic endotracheal tubes v) Polythene tubing vi) Endoscopes