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Home Sterilization Methods

The effectiveness and safety of home sterilization methods for urethral instruments, including boiling and chemical disinfectants.

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Jan 16, 2026
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What specific sterilization and cleaning methods reduce infection risk for urethral sounds?

Boiling metal urethral sounds for several minutes, using an autoclave when available, or immersing in an appropriate antiseptic solution are the specific steps most consistently recommended to reduce ...

Jan 9, 2026

How effective are sterilization and commercially made sounding kits at preventing UTIs and retained foreign bodies?

Sterilization—when performed to medical standards—substantially reduces microbial contamination and therefore lowers the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) from instruments that contact mucous me...