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Droplet contamination
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Droplet transmission involves contact of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth of a susceptible person with large droplets (greater than 5 μm) containing microorganisms
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Three ways the human body is protected from the invasion of microorganisms..
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Natural resistance and defenses
Acquired resistance, long term. Passive immunity -Short-term |
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Phagocytosis
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Inflammation increases blood flow to the site and permits the passage of fluids and white blood cells into the tissues to engulf and destroy the invading pathogens.
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Chemical sterilization
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Immersion / soaking of objects in germicidal solution followed by sterile water rinse.
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Dry Heat Sterilization
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Used to sterilize some sharp instruments certain powders and greasy substances.
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Convention gas sterilization: Ethylene Oxide –Sterilization
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Used for electrical, plastic, optical wear, and rubber items – e.g. telephones, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and other equipment used in isolation rooms.
- Gases are poisonous. |
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Gas plasma technology: Hydrogen Peroxide gas plasma - Sterilization
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- Newer, safer method of sterilizing heat and moisture-sensitive items.
- Items are cleaned, wrapped and placed in a compact mobile unit where low temperature diffuses through the wrapped instruments and kills the microbes and spores. |
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Autoclave
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Provides high temperature steam sterilization under pressure. Most common method, quickest and most convenient for items that can withstand heat and moisture.
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Surgical Hand washing
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Some members of the surgical team must “scrub in”
Knee or foot pedals Clean under nails Wash to elbow Keep hands higher than elbows Wash for 5minutes, 10 strokes per part Dry from fingertips to elbow Skin cannot be sterilized |
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MSD
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The most common injuries reported by health care workers are musculoskeletal disorders
(RMIs) repetitive motion injuries (RSIs) repetitive strain injuries (CTDs) cumulative trauma disorders |
