Notes in 03 Asepsis & Antisepsis

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Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Decontamination}} - A process by which the following procedures are used to prevent infection
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Disinfection}} - Reduction of microorganisms to a level that will NOT cause harm to health and may not eliminate bacterial spores
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Sterilization}} - Total destruction or elimination of microorganisms
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Asepsis}} - Not putrefying. Devoid of pathogen. Absence of microorganisms
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Antisepsis}} - To fight or eliminate microorganisms even if you cannot completely eliminate them
Published	07/30/2024	There are generally 4 MOA of disinfectants:{{c1::Cell membrane actionCellular protein denaturationNucleic acid damageSulfhydrl group oxidation}}
Published	07/30/2024	Alcohol MOA: {{c1::Cell membrane action, Cellular protein denaturation::based on the 4 general MOA}}
Published	07/30/2024	Iodophors MOA: {{c1::cell membrane, cellular protein denaturation, and damage to nucleic acid.::based on the 4 general MOA}}
Published	07/30/2024	Chlorhexidine MOA: {{c1::Cell membrane action::based on the 4 general MOA}}
Published	07/30/2024	Clorox MOA: {{c1::Cell membrane action::based on the 4 general MOA}}
Published	07/30/2024	Phenol MOA: {{c1::Cellular protein denaturation::based on the 4 general MOA}}
Published	07/30/2024	Ethylene Oxide MOA: {{c1::Nucleic acid damage::based on the 4 general MOA}}
Published	07/30/2024	Formaldehyde MOA: {{c1::Nucleic acid damage::based on the 4 general MOA}}
Published	07/30/2024	Hydrogen Peroxide MOA: {{c1::Sulfhydrl group oxidation::based on the 4 general MOA}}
Published	07/30/2024	Hydrogen Peroxide MOA: {{c1::Halogens::based on the 4 general MOA}}
Published	07/30/2024	The optimum bactericidal concentration for alcohol is {{c1::60-90}}%
Published	07/30/2024	Alcohol needs to stay for {{c1::15-20}} seconds to kill bacteria
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Sterilium}} is a disinfectant formulation used in the OR and has {{c1::propanol::alcohol}}
Published	07/30/2024	The representative iodophor disinfectant is {{c1::Povidone-Iodine (Betadine)}}
Published	07/30/2024	The representative quaternary ammonium compound disinfectant is {{c1::Benzalkonium chloride}}
Published	07/30/2024	Cutasept F includes {{c1::propanol and quaternary ammonium compounds}} in its formulation
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Quaternary Ammonium compounds::disinfectant}} are able to sterilize bacterial flora under the skin
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Orahex}} is a chlorhexidine formulation as a mouthwash
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Chloraprep}} is a chlorhexidine formulation for skin preparation
Published	07/30/2024	The representative liquid hypochlorite disinfectant is {{c1::sodium hypochlorite (clorox)}}
Published	07/30/2024	The representative solid hypochlorite disinfectant is {{c1::calcium hypochlorite}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Hydrogen Peroxide::disinfectant}} is used in the brain because of its hemostatic effect
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Glutaraldehyde (CIDEX)::disinfectant}} is used to clean floors
Published	07/30/2024	The representative phenolic disinfectant is {{c1::lysol}}
Published	07/30/2024	Peracetic acid is a combination of {{c1::acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide}}
Published	07/30/2024	Alcohol ca{{c1::nnot::nnot/n}} destroy bacterial spores
Published	07/30/2024	Hydrogen Peroxide ca{{c1::n::nnot/n}} destroy bacterial spores
Published	07/30/2024	Read {{c1:::)}}
Published	07/30/2024	This sterilization method uses wet heat (steam):{{c1::Autoclave}}
Published	07/30/2024	This sterilization method uses dry heat:{{c1::Hot Air OvenGlass bead sterilization::2}}
Published	07/30/2024	This sterilization method uses gas:{{c1::Ethylene OxideHydrogen Peroxide (PLASMA)::2}}
Published	07/30/2024	This sterilization method uses chemicals:{{c1::formaldehyde}}
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Penetration of sterilization1. Wet Heat2. Dry Heat{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Gas::sterilization technique}} is used for heat and moisture sensitive medical devices
Published	07/30/2024	Time interval for preoperative bathing/showering: {{c1::None}}
Published	07/30/2024	Is hair removal prior surgery required?{{c1::No. Only when operating in a hairy area and when necessary}}
Published	07/30/2024	What do you use to preoperatively remove hair?{{c1::Clippers/Scissors}}
Published	07/30/2024	Can you remove hair before a surgery in the OR?{{c1::No}}
Published	07/30/2024	[Disinfectant Recommendation]Priority Recommendation for all px: {{c1::2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol solution}}If recommendation…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Chlorhexidine::disinfectant}} is sensitive to methicillin resistance
Published	07/30/2024	How do you apply the disinfectant? [position or method]{{c1::Centrifugally}}
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