How should film-holding and positioning devices be treated before patient use?

disinfection with low-level disinfectant
heat sterilization if possible
disinfection with medium-level disinfectant
simple cleaning with antimicrobial soap and water

heat sterilization if possible

Rationale: heat sterilization if possible – Since they come into contact with patient body fluids, they must be heat sterilized if possible.

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