Keys of Asepsis
Nosocomial Infections
Types of Gloves
Endogenous Infection
Ultrasonic
Standard Sterilization Time
Resident Microorganisms
Coccus or cocci
CDC
Spirillum or spirilla
OSHA
Bacillus or bacilli
Parenteral Hazards
Critical Items
NRL, PVC/Vinyl, Nitrile, Neoprene, Polyurethane and Styrene-Based.
Round
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
15 minutes at 274°F (134°C).
Microorganisms that are often present on the surface of the human body.
Risks involved with a route of entry through a break in mucous membranes or the skin.
Spiral
Occurs when bacteria travels from a site where they were harmless to a site where they cause infection.
Made up of two parts, meaning "beyond" and "sound".
Instruments or objects that come in direct contact with non-intact skin.
Rod
Know what is clean; know what is contaminated; know what is sterile; keep clean, contaminated and sterile items separated; resolve contamination immediately.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Infections acquired in a hospital or other health care environment.
