本推荐规程涵盖了环氧乙烷作为灭菌剂的安全有效使用 医疗设施。本文件的规定旨在促进无菌保证， 帮助减少职业性环氧乙烷接触，并指导医护人员 正确使用加工设备。

This recommended practice covers the safe and effective use of ethylene oxide as a sterilant in health care facilities. The provisions of this document are intended to promote sterility assurance, help minimize occupational exposure to ethylene oxide, and guide health care personnel in the proper use of processing equipment.