12.3 prevemtio and control of communicable diseases Flashcards
clean latex gloves
dental treatment
orthopeadic sterile gloves
surgical procedures
heavy gloves
chemical handling and cleaning of instruments
saliva ejector
(suction)
dental dam
usuallt latex, prevents inhalation of materials and saliva interference
sterilisation
technique that destroys pathogenic or saprophytic life even resistant forms (spores).
-all life forms
disinfectant
technique that aims to destroy
pathogens, producers of diseases.
sterilisation
technique that destroys pathogenic or saprophytic life even resistant forms (spores).
-all life forms
disinfectant
technique that aims to destroy
pathogens, producers of diseases.
ANTISEPSIS:
Removal of microorganisms in the
focus of infection (skin+mucous)
ASEPSIS:
Actions in microorganisms free areas.
Surgical asepsis.
Stage 1. of sterilisation
Preliminary cleaning of equipment
.
Stage 2. of sterilisation
Packaging (for steam sterilization)
Stage 3. of sterilisation
Sterilization Cycle
Stage 4. of sterilisation
Storage and care of sterile equipment
PHYSICAL PROCESSES FOR STERILIZATION.
3. Pasteur or Poupinel furnace
dry heat ovens.
PHYSICAL PROCESSES FOR STERILIZATION.
4. Autoclave or Steam sterilizers
- the mostcommon method of sterilization in dentistry.
-Use saturated water vapor pressure in a closed
vessel heated to produce a temperature rise.
PHYSICAL PROCESSES FOR STERILIZATION.
3. Pasteur or Poupinel furnace
: they are dry heat
ovens.