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Things You Should Know About Autoclaving of Healthcare Waste

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Autoclaving is a popular medical waste treatment method in many countries. It is done in closed chambers where both heat and pressure are applied over a period of time to destroy all microorganisms that may be present in healthcare waste before landfill disposal. Among alternative systems, autoclaving (also known as… Continue reading →

Medical Waste Management: 5 Technology Options

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Medical Waste Management: 5 Technology Options

The growing quantum of medical wastes (also known as biomedical waste or healthcare waste) is posing significant public health and environmental challenges across the world. The situation is alarming in developing countries due to improper disposal methods, insufficient physical resources, and lack of research on medical waste management. The major… Continue reading →