Best chemical disinfectant to disinfect stethoscope:
Isopropyl alcohol
Ethylene oxide
Halogenated compound
Plasma sterilization
Ans. A. Isopropyl alcoholMedical devices require disinfection as per Spaulding criteria of criticality according to degree of risk for infection involved in use of these items. Stethoscope is a non-critical device requiring intermediate-low level disinfectant. Isopropyl alcohol can be routinely used for disinfection of stethoscope.
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