Flashcards in Asepsis & Infection Deck (11)
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Sepsis definition
Presence of pathogens or their toxic products in blood or tissues
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Asepsis definition
Exclusion of microorganisms and spores; free from infection
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Antisepsis definition
Prevention of sepsis
Destruction/inhibition of microorganisms
Use of agent safe to use on living tissue
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Sterilisation definition
Complete eradication of all microorganism including spores
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Disinfection
Removal of microorganisms; not necessarily spores
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Protocols to maintain asepsis should include
Correct attire
Scrubbing up procedures
Patient prep
Draping technique
Sterilisation sop
Organisation of sx list
Effective cleaning sop
Correct conduct during sx
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Sources of contamination
Op room
Equipment
Personnel
Patient
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Factors influencing wound infection
Virulence of organism
Resistance of patient
Duration of sx (inf. rate 2x for every hour)
Surgical technique (tissue/vascular trauma)
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Disinfectant for terminal disinfection
Detergent properties
Effective against wide range of bacteria
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Infection risk reduction during sx
Correct personnel & patient prep
Sterile instruments & equipment
Changing contaminated instruments/equipment/clothing
Sterile fluid lovage prior to closing
Antimicrobial coated sutures (tricoslan)
Antibiotic cover
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