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Medical sepsis |
The reduction in numbers of infectious agents which reduces the probability of infection but not to 0 |
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Surgical sepsis |
The complete removal of all microorganisms by utilizing sterile technique before, during, and after surgery |
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Margin of safety |
1 inch of the the other edges |
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Open glove |
No gown, foley, wound care |
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Top half of considered |
Sterile |
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Bottom half and back is considered |
Not sterile |
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Count sheet |
Used so surgeons don't leave instruments inside the patient |
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How long should hand washing be |
20 to 30 seconds |
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How long is a surgical scrub |
2-5 minutes |
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Instruments can be dumped |
3-4 inches from non sterile field |
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How close can non-sterile people be from the sterile field |
8-12 inches |
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What is the 3 series of Hep B vaccine? |
First one given on day 0 Second given 30 days after day 0 Third is given 6 months after day 0 |
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Vaccine mandated by osha |
Hep b |
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Vector |
Transfer of infectious agent by and insect or animal |
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Vehicle |
Transmission through contaminated food or water |
