Appropriate disinfection and sterilization practices can help prevent healthcare-associated infections. All invasive procedures involve contact by a medical device or surgical instrument with a patient’s sterile tissue or mucous membranes. The level of disinfection or sterilization is dependent on the intended use of the object.
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