following LTSF sterilization. Our
results emphasize the need to verify the main material composing the
medical equipment before LTSF sterilization, as the amount of formaldehyde
retrieved following sterilization varies according to the material
used for construction
circuit, anaesthesia circuit, oxygen tubing, airway tube and tweezers was
260, 240, 594, 56 and 0 mg, respectively, following LTSF sterilization. Our
results emphasize the need to verify the main material composing the
medical equipment before LTSF sterilization, as the amount of formaldehyde
retrieved following sterilization varies according to the material
used for construction.