Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
The safe and effective handling of glutaraldehyde solutions. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc
Abstract
Glutaraldehyde remains the most widely used method of providing high-level disinfection in healthcare settings. It is imperative that healthcare workers use glutaraldehyde properly and take the correct precautions. It is the responsibility of everyone working with glutaraldehyde to ensure his/her own safety as well as that of co-workers. This monograph outlines the goals of proper use and provides a reference for appropriate protection ensuring safe use.
Source and rights
Published by Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, 1996. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
- Published
- 1996
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
- PubMed
- 9025390
- Added to Prognia
- 24 July 2026









