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microbio 5

controlling microbial growth in clinic

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definition of sterilization removal of all microbs ( bacteria, viruses, fungi, endospores) 100% free of contaminants
example of sterilization autoclaving biohazardous waste
definition of disinfection active ( vegetative) pathogens destroyed but NOT endospores
example of disinfection using 5% bleach on an inanimate surface
definition of sanitization decreasing amount of pathogens present to an acceptbale public health standard
what are disinfectants chemicals used to destroy vegetative pathogens on INANIMATE surfaces typically used at higher conc. for longer exposure times than antiseptics
example of disinfectants bleach, lysol, chlorine, formaldehyde
what are antiseptics chemicals used to destroy vegetative pathogens on ANIMATE surfaces typically less conc. and for shorter times than disinfectants
examples of antiseptics chlorhexidine, iodine, alcohol wipes used on pt before cutting into skin or giving an injection
definition of sanitization methods used tp ensure safe public health practices by removing organic matter, microorganusms, toxins from an environemnt/fomites
example of sanitization washing hands, detergents, mopping, lavatories, removing waste from rooms
defininition of degerming mechanical removal of microbes from living tissue (typically in conjunction with antiseptics)
examples of degerming washing hands with soaps
what is sepsis the presence of infectious microbes in the bloodstream which spreads throguhout whole body (sepsis also refers to body's immune aggresive response causing multi organ failure)
what is asepsis any practice that prevents entry of infections agents into sterile tissues ( prevent infection)
key facts about PRIONS . infectious proteins ( very resistant to heat and chemicals)
how to decontaminate prions use 850 degree INCINERATION, not formaldehyde routine decontamination isnt feasible for all instruments
what are levels of decontamination based on level of microbial resistance
what does low level decontamination remo removes
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