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From: (Saudi Arabia)   Date: 16 January 2005, 18:39 [GMT]
Subject: Glutaraldehyde

I would be very grateful for any advice on potential dangers / concerns to patient safety from glutaraldehyde. I have found a lot of info on employee-related safety issues, but none that address patient safety.

In this hospital, there are a number of departments that use glutaraldehyde (Cidex) for disinfection. The odour from this can be detected, and is very noticeable, in some of the adjacent areas.

The web sites that I have checked do not address patient safety issues. Can anyone suggest where I could beging to look for this info.

Thank you
From: (United States)   Date: 17 January 2005, 23:56 [GMT]
Subject: Re: Glutaraldehyde

I would start with the current Merck Index.
Sherwood
From: Pat Dillon (Ireland)   Date: 19 January 2005, 11:49 [GMT]
Subject: Re: Glutaraldehyde

Hi Bernadette

FDA approves the effectiveness of chemicals for their intended use so try www.fda.gov you might also try www.cdc.gov and sgna.org.
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