Some Key Points For The Care And Maintenance Of Glassware

-
Cleaning
- Wash glassware with mild soap and warm water
- Use a soft-bristled brush to remove stubborn residue
- Rinse thoroughly with distilled water
- Dry with a lint-free cloth or let air dry

Storage
- Store glassware in a dry, clean area
- Avoid stacking glassware to prevent chipping or breakage
- Use a glassware rack or storage cabinet
- Keep glassware away from chemicals and extreme temperatures

Avoiding Contamination
- Handle glassware with clean, dry hands
- Avoid touching rim or mouth of glassware
- Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe down glassware
- Avoid sharing glassware between different substances or experiments

Read More:

Preventing Breakage
- Handle glassware with care to avoid chipping or cracking
- Avoid extreme temperature changes
- Use a rubber or silicone mat to cushion glassware
- Label glassware to prevent mix-ups

Inspection and Maintenance
- Regularly inspect glassware for chips, cracks, or damage
- Replace damage

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Salmonella

-
Image
Salmonella  is a genus of bacteria that includes various species, many of which can cause food poisoning and other illnesses in humans. Detecting Salmonella in clinical or food samples often involves a combination of biochemical and molecular tests.  Biochemical tests can help identify the presence of Salmonella by examining specific metabolic reactions and characteristics of the bacteria. Here are some commonly used biochemical tests for Salmonella detection: Read Also: -  What Is The Difference Between Good And Bad Cholesterol? -  List Of Some Medical Tests And Abbreviation - Six Keys Reasons Knowing Your Genotypes Matter Gram Staining : While not specific to Salmonella, Gram staining can be an initial step to differentiate between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Salmonella is Gram-negative. Triple Sugar Iron (TSI) Agar Test : Salmonella typically produces an acid  (yellow) butt and alkaline (red) slant with or without the production of gas. The *H2S* (hydrogen
Read more

How Nigerian Nurse Can Get Registered As A Registered Nurse In GCC, Qatar in Particular

-
Image
As a Registered Nurse in Nigeria, it is easy and possible for you to work as a Registered Nurse in the Gulf Countries by following the under listed steps. Gulf Countries are the six (6) countries that lies around the Arabian gulf coasts, these are majorly Arabs, which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and The United Arab Emirates. If you are planning of going to Qatar, take a time to confirm your HIV and Hepatitis B status including your TB status (if any of these is positive, don't bother embarking on the journey to Qatar). Requirements For Nurses In Qatar  For you to qualify to work effectively as a Registered Nurse in Qatar, you need to register with the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and obtain the Qatar Council of Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) license and you must follow the below guidelines: 1. Update Your PUF 2. Your practicing License must be valid (at least six (6) months validity)
Read more

Helicobacter pylori

-
Image
What is H. pylori ? H. pylori is a Gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacterium that infects the stomach and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). Transmission : 1. Person-to-person contact 2. Contaminated food and water 3. Poor hygiene Infections and Diseases: 1. Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining) 2. Peptic ulcers (stomach and duodenal ulcers) 3. Gastric cancer 4. Duodenal cancer 5. MALT lymphoma (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma) Symptoms : 1. Abdominal pain 2. Nausea and vomiting 3. Bloating and gas 4. Loss of appetite 5. Weight loss Diagnosis : 1. Endoscopy with biopsy 2. Urea breath test (UBT) 3. Stool antigen test 4. Blood tests (serology) 5. Histology (tissue examination) Treatment : 1. Triple therapy: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) +
Read more

Whitney Houston’s mother and Grammy-winning singer, Cissy Houston dies at 91

-
Image
Cissy Houston, acclaimed soul singer and mother of pop icon Whitney Houston, has died at the age of 91. Houston, a two-time Grammy winner who sang backup for Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley,  died  in her New Jersey home while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter-in-law Pat Houston told The Associated Press. The acclaimed gospel singer was surrounded by her family. “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We lost the matriarch of our family,” Pat Houston said in a statement. She said her mother-in-law’s contributions to popular music and culture are “unparalleled.” “Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our lives. A woman of deep faith and conviction, who cared greatly about family, ministry, and community. Her more than seven-decade career in music and entertainment will remain at the forefront of our hearts.” A church performer from an early age, Houston was part of a family gospel act before breaking through in popular music in the 1960s as
Read more

NANNM CIRCULAR FOR THE COLLECTION OF NAMES OF UNEMPLOYED NURSES AND MIDWIVES.

-
Image
Following the 15 days ultimatum given to the Federal Government of Nigeria by The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), NANNM has issued a circular requesting for the names of unemployed Nurses and Midwives across the country. In the circular signed by the Deputy General Secretary, Elder Otaru Daniel Shaibu, dated 2nd September 2024, addressed to The National President, National Administrative Council Members, state Chairmen and secretaries, Representative of Specialist and Pressure Group with a Theme " Collection of Names Of Unemployment Nurses and Midwives ", NANNM requested all unemployed Nigeria nurses and midwives to submit their names and practice license at the closest NANNM secretariat on or before 17th September, 2024. The Circular Reads: Dear Comrades, COLLECTION OF NAMES OF UNEMPLOYED NURSES AND MIDWIVES . National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), National headquarters is requesting details of unemployed Nurses and Midwiv
Read more

Quackery: Fake Laboratory Result from Diagnostic Center Surface

-
Image
In an attempt to join force with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), to combat quackery in Nigeria Health services and Medical Laboratory in particular, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria (AMLSN), Kwara state chapter had uncovered a false result from a diagnostic center in the state. The said laboratory result from ZROF Diagnostic Center, Malete, Kwara state , dated 5th July , 2024, surfaced online on the 18th September, 2024, and the Kwara state chapter of AMLSN, swings into action by visiting the diagnostic center. Following the visit, the state chairman of AMLSN released a Briefing on the 20th and discussed there findings. The Discoveries and Resolutions were outlined in the Briefing below: BRIEFING ON THE VISIT OF AMLSN KWARA STATE BRANCH TO ZROF DIAGNOSTICS CENTER, MALETE. AMLSN Kwara State Branch led by the State Chairman visited the Center today Friday 20th September, 2024 based on the erroneous laboratory result
Read more

Nigerian Food Timetables [Meal Plans + Pictures]

-
Image
Having and learning how to make a Nigerian food timetable will help you in knowing the exact time and food to eat. Perhaps you are a busy working mum, dad, student, married, single or you just need some inspiration in getting yourself, children and family to eat right. This post includes healthy Nigerian meal plans for you to tweak or use for your family members at home, your child or 1 year baby, Ramadan, pregnancy or as a university student, diabetic patient, vegan, or even looking to gain or lose weight. Getting started… What is a Nigerian Food Timetable? A Nigerian food timetable or meal plan is just a table or a chart that outlines a set of food to be eaten by a Nigerian or served in a Nigerian home at specific periods of time in a day. There are several ways you can plan your meals to make sure you’re getting the right foods, in the right amounts, every day. Benefits of having a Food Timetable By having a perfect food timetable (meal plan) or food ideas, you won’t have to always
Read more