SPUTA, CLOTHING, BEDS, BEDDING, ETC. 



adopted after an operation ; they must be wiped 

 dry with a sterile instrument cloth before 

 returning to the instrument closet. 



The method of sterilizing instruments 

 adopted by some hospitals is to wrap the in- 

 struments in a sterile towel after cleansing 

 thoroughly, and then to expose them to the in- 

 fluence of live steam for a stated period ; about 

 thirty minutes. 



To Disinfect Sputa and Sputa Cups: — 

 Pour into the cups sufficient hot five per cent 

 (S%) carbolic acid solution to saturate the 

 contents of the cup. Add a small quantity of Use of Soda 

 carbonate of soda, 5% solution (common wash- ^^ °"^ *' 

 ing soda) , to loosen the sputa from the sides and 

 bottom of the cup; cover and allow to stand 

 until cold before emptying, then cleanse thor- 

 oughly. The cups should be well scrubbed and Boil Sputa 

 boiled once a day in a soda-carbonate solution, 

 5%, particularly the sputa cups of tuberculosis 

 patients. 



To Disinfect Clothing, Beds, Bedding 

 \nd Furniture: — Personal clothing, towels 

 and bed linen used in the care of communicable 

 diseases must be soaked for two or more hours 

 in a proper disinfectant solution (carbolic acid, 

 sol. five per cent (5%) is good), and then 

 thoroughly washed. Dry in the outdoor air 

 and sunshine. Mattresses and pillows should 

 be exposed to the influence of live steam for a 

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