hosa dental science pt.2

Infection control

intend to break 1 or more links in chain of infection

Virulent

strong enough

latent

persistent (come and go)

cold sores, genital herpes

communicable disease

person to person

Naturally acquired “active”

casein contact then recovered

passive immunity

antibodies acquired from outside (baby)

Artificially acquired

Influenza, Hepatitis B, Measles

OSHA universal precautions

treat everyone as if they’re infected

CDC’s standard precautions

protect providers/workers

pre cleaning

cleaning Before disinfecting

bioburden

blood, saliva, body fluids, microbes

disinfectant

clean inanimate surface

antiseptic

antimicrobial agents apply to LIVING tissues

Iodophors

hospital disinfectants

red or yellow stains

Immersion disinfectants

used for heat sensitive instruments

wear PPE

Glutaraldehyde

liquid sterilant

used for non heat sensitive instrument

Chlorine dioxide

environment surface disinfectants(3m)

chemical sterilants (6h)

contaminated area

soiled instrument

ultrasonic cleaners

to loosen and remove debris

sen waves and chemicals to clean

autoclave

used steamw

wicking

bacteria drawn through wet package+ contaminate instruments in side

unsaturated chemical vapor sterilization

autoclave but uses chemicals to create vapor

dry heat sterilizers

increase heat to transfer from air to instrument

hazardous chemical

can ignite

can react and explode when mixed

is corrosive

toxic

white triangle

oxidizerl

legionella

harmful bacteria often found in water

planktonic

microbes found in water

biofilm

plaque, bacterial cells and others tstick to form protective slime layer

strains

extreme stretching

sprains

sudden twist

cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs)

carpal tunnel