infection control and isolation definitions

airborne precautions

Measures taken to prevent the spread of disease transmitted by small (less than 5 microns) respiratory droplets from an infected person

asepsis

techniques and measures used to keep a person, object, or area free from contamination by pathogens.

bacteremia

when blood has microorganisms like bacteremia

contact precautions

measures taken to prevent the spread of diseases transmitted by the physical transfer of pathogens via direct or indirect contact

cultures

blood, wonder exudate, sputum, urine, sensitivity

droplet precautions

measures taken to prevent the spread of disease transmitted by small (greater than 5 microns) respiratory droplets from an infected person

granulation tissue

new, healthy tissue made up of tiny blood vessels and connective tissue that fills a wound during the healing process. Its presence is a good sign and showing that the wound is progressing towards healing.

health care associated infection HAI

an infection a client develops during admission to a hospital

infection control bundles

structured sets of evidence based practices used together to prevent infections

leukocytosis

increased white blood cell count which increases with infection or inflammation

medical asepsis

Practices and procedures to reduce the risk of infection, including, but not limited to hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and barrier techniques

surgical asepsis

sterile technique to prevent infection of a surgical wound that includes procedures to prohibit the presence of pathogens from the client, medical personnel, equipment, and surgical environment

septicemia

serious blood or microorganisms enters you bloodstream and it causing widespread infection. This can be septic/life threatening because the body’s response affects multiple organ systems

standard precautions

standard precautions include a group of infection prevention practices that apply to all clients, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status, in any setting in which health care is delivered. These include hand hygiene and the use of gloves, gown, mask, eye protection, or face shield

thrombocytopenia

low platelet count which increases risk of bleeding