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Chapter 42 Veterinary Sanitation and Aseptic Technique

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antiseptics   solutions the destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth on living tissue and are effective disinfecting agents  
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asepsis   the practice of keeping a sterile environment and keeping the environment disease and contaminant free  
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aseptic technique   governs how the facility is cleaned, how equipment and instruments are cleaned, and how surgical and medical procedure are performed  
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autoclave   a piece of a equipment in the form of a sealed chamber in which objects are exposed to heat and steam under pressure at extremely hot temperatures to kill all living organisms  
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cleaning   the process of physically removaling all visible signs of dirt and organic matter such as feces, blood, and hair  
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cold sterilization   the process of soaking items in disinfectant chemical until they are necessary for reuse  
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cold tray   holds a chemical that acts as a sterilizing agent  
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dilution   to lessen in strength by adding another component such as water  
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disinfecting   the process of destroying most microorganisms on nonliving things by physical or chemical means  
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dry heat   method of sterilization through the use of a flame by exposing an item to extreme heat or through incineration  
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filtration   removing particles from the air using a physical barrier, common in lab areas or research facilities  
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incineration   the buring of infectious materials or animal carcasses  
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incinerator   a device used to burn the remains if items that have the potential to spread disease  
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isolation ward   separate housing that groups similar patients, making it safe for all animals and staff  
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nosocomial infection   when a human causes the spread of disease and contamination of an animal  
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physical cleaning   the most common method of sanitary control within the vet facility  
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radiation   using ultraviolet or gamma rays that radiate and kill living organisms  
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sanitation   the process of keeping an area clean and neat  
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spectrum   wide variety of factors  
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sterile technique   washing the hands frequently, wearing gloves when handling animals or other possible contaminants, and cleaning all surfaces with disinfectants to prevent spread of disease  
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sterilization   kill all living organisms on a surface  
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sterilizing   destroying all microorganisms and viruses on an object using chemicals and/or extreme heat or cold under pressure  
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ultrasound   passing high frequently sound waves through a solution to create a vibration to remove debris  
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