Elimination of micro flora on drainage bags by gamma radiations

Drainage bags are used in patients that have urinary retention or having surgery. Many infectious diseases have been reported due to the use of unsterilized catheters of these drainage bags. The undertaken provides the most efficient method for sterilization of drainage bags that is gamma radiations. The dose of 25kGy was optimized at which no microbial load were found. So, it was concluded that gamma radiations are very effective method for sterilization of drainage bags

About the author

Ms. Inab Fatima has completed her bachelors degree in biotechnology. She has done research to evaluate efficient method for sterilization of disposable medical devices in order to prevent life threatening infections. Moreover, export value is increased. She has participated in various intercollegiate science model and poster competitions.

Product details

• Authors: Farhee Aslam, Farheen Aslam, Ina Fatima, Inab Fatima, Shagufta Naz
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2015
• EAN: 9783659774065
• ISBN: 978-3-659-77406-5
• No. of pages: 80
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology