Sterilization of Hypodermic Syringe
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Sir,?With reference to the query on p. 297 of your May issue, the method used by me for sterilizing syringes Js described below:? I carry a few " Soloid " examethylenetetrainine (B. W. & Co.) and a spoon in my injection outfit. The needle !s boiled in the spoon over the burning soloid which gives out a good heat. The boiling water is also drawn into the syringe several times. I have given a good many ejections and so far have not seen any complications. After injection the syringe and needle are cleaned with water and rectified spirit is drawn in and out twice or thrice. By this subsequent treatment with spirit I have never found a blocked needle and have therefore ^hspensed with the stilette.?Yours, etc.,
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