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To remove dirt or dangerous substance |
Decontamination |
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Absolute decontamination 100% bacteria-free |
Sterilization |
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Example of sterilization |
Autoclave |
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Setup of an Autoclave Setup of an Autoclave Setup of an Autoclave Setup of an Autoclave |
•Most dependable to all hospital personnels•strong pressurized•121°C (250F) •15 psi X 15mins |
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A decontamination wherein not all bacteria are killed |
Disinfection |
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Example of disinfectant |
Alcohol |
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Different levels of disinfection |
•High Level Disinfection •Intermediate Level Disinfection •Low Level Disinfection |
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Other term for High Level Disinfection |
Sporocides |
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Example of Sporocides |
Aldehydes-hospitals |
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Other term for Intermediate Level Disinfection |
Tuberculocides |
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Example of Tuberculocide |
Sanitizer- just limit the infection |
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Other term for Low Level Disinfection •not totally kill the bacteria |
Hospital Germocides |
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Autoclave Hazard |
•Explosive breakage of glass vessels during opening and unloading •can burn us |
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Things to autoclave |
•line and attenuated vaccines •recombinant DNA |
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Not to autoclave |
•Corrosive chemicals and reagents •Radioactive Materials |
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Which is more effective, dry heat or wet heat? |
Wet heat |
