Antiseptic

Hand Hygiene Compliance and Workflow Analysis When observing common nursing practices implemented in hospitals today, hand hygiene is regarded as an essential measure to reducing the transmission of hospital acquired pathogenic infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016), the most frequent mode of pathogen transmission is through the hands. Due to noncompliance, it is estimated to be the cause of two million patient infections in the United States (CDC, 2016).…

Healthcare-Associated Infections definition Healthcare-Associated infections are patients’ infections that happen when the patients are receiving treatments in a health care setting for health issues either medical or surgical condition. There are many places where healthcare-associated infections can happen such as hospital’s inpatient care, outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, nursing homes, end-stage renal disease facilities, and rehabilitation centers (Health.gov, 2016). Types of…

Alexander Fleming once said,'' I certainly did not plan to revolutionize all medicine by discovering the world's first antibiotic, or bacteria killer, but suppose that was exactly what I did'' (biography, 2014, para.1). Alexander Fleming was born in 1881 in Scotland, UK. He had a good education because in 1901 he use this money for studying in medical school. Moreover, in 1903, he graduated for bachelor of medicine and surgery (Famous Scientists, 2015). In fact, this man, Alexander Fleming,…

at 173.1°F. Ethanol has many handy uses around the world, in many different places. Some of it's many uses include being an antiseptic, commonly used in the medical field (like in hospitals, for example), and found in medical wipes and antibacterial hand sanitizer. Some widely-known brand names include: Germ-X, Lavacol, Sani-Soft, Hanitizer, Epoch, and Aplicare Antiseptic Gel Hand…

These substances are common household chemicals which are used to kill bacteria. The two other types of antimicrobials which will be tested are disinfectants and antiseptics. Disinfectants kill nearly all microbials on hard surfaces, with the exception of spores and antiseptics are typically used to inactive or destroy organisms on skin or living tissue (Grainger Incorporation, 2016). Although there is no conclusive research about the effectiveness of different microbial…

The aroma of ledum essential oil reminds me of the forest after a summer shower. It is strongly woody, a little wild and herbal, and just a bit astringent. A member of the heather family, this aromatic herb originates in North America and is also known as Labrador tea. For centuries, this plant was used in folk medicine as a tonic and an early treatment for colds, scurvy, and kidney issues. About Ledum Essential Oil Ledum oil is steam-distilled from the leaves of the Rhododendron…

Chlorine is the second to lightest member of the halogen elements. It is in Group 17 (Group VIIA) and period 3 of the periodic table. The element symbol for Chlorine is Cl. Chlorine is a greenish yellow gas that is corrosive, toxic and can be irritating to the eyes and respiratory system. Chlorine is a nonmetal that has the atomic mass of 35.45 amu. It has a melting point of -100.98 degrees Celsius and a boing point of -34.6 degrees Celsius. However, at room temperature it is a gas. Chlorine…

Italy was greatly known for her Great Roman Empire which lasted for about a 1000 years. The place was also the starting point of the very important way of thinking “The Renaissance”, which was the major cause for the art and scientific change we see today. The very important elements of Italian culture are its art, music, fashion and iconic food. Italy is the heart of Western civilization and has been crossroads of the world for it's port in the Mediterranean sea for over 2,000 years. Creativity…

natural, so they work in harmony with nature. They are more concentrated than the herbs they were extracted from and they contain hormones, vitamins, antiseptics that work on our immune systems. Essential Oils are up to 100 times more concentrated than dried herbs, so they must be used with caution. Essential oils to a greater lesser extents are antiseptic (it combats infection), bactericide (they kill bacteria or inhibit the growth of bacteria), when applied to the skin the generally promote…

and reduce pain, swelling and inflammation. Apply it on the lip that is affected. Rinse the region with cold water. Duplicate three or two times a day. 5. Turmeric Turmeric powder has healing properties to treat a bloated lip along with antiseptic. The antiseptic properties will even prevent disease. Combine a little turmeric power with a single teaspoon of fuller’s enough cold water to create a paste and earth. Apply it over the region that is affected. Duplicate twice daily to remove…