TY - SER TI - Métodos de esterilización (II) SN - 0210-5020 N1 - Este artículo se encuentra disponible en su edición impresa; Bibliografía: p. 84 N2 - We present the second part of the topic dedicated to analyzing sterilization methods. On this occasion we must not forget that the materials, instruments and other equipment used in hospitals must be completely sterile. Therefore it is vital that Nursing clearly distinguish between the sterilization process and others that are similar to it. Through sterilization, the suppression of ALL microorganisms is achieved, while disinfection is the procedure that suppresses the majority of pathogenic and saprophytic germs, but DOES NOT GUARANTEE the suppression of spores ER -