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Abstract The study was done to know the efficiency of cleaning and sterilization using EO gas on the reused cardiac catheters. 500 catheters divided into two groups used for 158 patients were included. EO was found to be effective method for different cardiac catheters resterilization and that there is no risk of cross bacterial infection provided that strict sterile and hygienic measures were followed in the catheterization procedure and cleaning and sterilization protocols were strictly followed. Key words: Cardiac catheters, coronary catheters sterility, catheter reuse, cross infection |