Salon Fundamentals Ch. 2

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Blood Spill Procedure

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If a blood spill should occur, use the following steps:
1. Stop the service; wash your hands with protective gloves when dealing with an injured party.
2. Apply antiseptic and/or liquid or spray styptic product to the injured party. If you are injured, stop the service and clean the injured area; apply antiseptic and/or liquid or spray styptic product.*
3.Dress or cover the injury with appropriate dressing.
4. Cover injured area with finger guard or glove as appropriate.
5. Clean and disinfect implements and workstation with a broad spectrum disinfectant.
6. Double-bag all blood-soiled (contaminated) articles and label the bag as hazardous waste or as directed by your area's regulating agency; remove your gloves and clean your hands with a liquid soap.
7. Return to client and continue service.

*Note: Do not allow containers, brushes, nozzles or styptic containers to touch the skin or come in contact with the wound.

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Microbiology

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The study of small living organisms called microbes, such as bacteria.

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Bacteria

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One-celled microorganisms; sometimes called germs or microbes.

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Saprophytes

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Non-pathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter and do not produce disease.

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Nonpathogenic Bacteria

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Non-disease-producing bacteria; they are harmless and can be beneficial.

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Pathogenic Bacteria

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Disease-producing bacteria; they are harmful because they cause infection and disease; some produce toxins.

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Cocci

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Spherical cells that appear singularly or in groups.

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Staphylococci

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Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grape-like bunches or clusters and are present in abscesses, pustules and boils.

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Streptococci

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Pus-forming bacterial cells that form in long chains and can cause septisemia (sometimes called poisoning), strep throat, rheumatic fever and other serious infections.

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Diplococci

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Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections, including pneumonia.

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Bacilli

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The most common form of bacterial cells; baror rod-shaped cells that can produce a variety of diseases including tetanus, bacterial influenza, typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diphtheria.

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Spirilla

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Spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells that cause highly contagious diseases such as syphilis and cholera.

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Flagella

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Also called cilia; hair-like projections that propel bacterial movement.

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Viruses

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Sub-microscopic particles that cause familiar diseases like the common cold and other respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, chicken pox, mumps, measles, small pox, yellow fever, rabies, HIV (AIDS), hepatitis and polio.

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External parasites

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Plants or animals that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism.

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Bloodborne pathogens

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Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids.

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Local Infection

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Located in a small, confined area; often indicated by a pus-filled boil, pimple or inflamed area.

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General (Systemic) Infection

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Also called systemic infection; occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body.

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Antiseptic

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Liquid or foam-based products used to reduce bacteria, viruses and fungus on skin.

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OSHA

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(The Occupational Safety and Health Administration) The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace.

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Quats

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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, commonly called quats, are a type of disinfectant considered non-toxic, odorless, and fast-acting.