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Sterile Processing
Term | Definition |
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The absence of microorganisms tat cause disease. | Asepsis |
Any activity or procedure that prevents infection or breaks the chain of infection. | Aseptic Technique |
Procedures performed to reduce the number of microorganisms or minimize their spread. | Medical Asepsis |
Procedures performed to eliminate the presence of all microorganisms and/or to prevent the introduction of microorganisms into an area. | Surgical Asepsis |
What are the 5 basic principles of Asepsis? | 1. Know what is dirty. 2. Know what is clean. 3. Know what is sterile. 4. Keep the 3 conditions seperate. 5. Remedy contamination immediately. |