What is the preferred method for sterilizing talc?

a. Steam heat sterilization
b. Dry heat sterilization
c. EO gas sterilization
d. Glutaraldehyde sterilization


ANS: B
Talc, which is used as an intrapleural sclerosing agent, can be distributed in a sealed glassine envelope or peel-pouch and then laid flat in the dry heat sterilizer.

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