Practice Forum: Adaptation and validation of a portable Steam sterilizer for processing Intrauterine device insertion Instruments and supplies in Low-resource settings

摘要

Background: Difficulties with adequately processing intrauterine device (IUD) insertion Instruments and supplies have led to use of potentially contaminated items, compromising The quality and safety of IUD insertion services in Bangladesh. A sterilization process for IUD insertion instruments and supplies b using a commercially available portable steam Sterilizer was developed and validated.