Cleaning Terminology Flashcards
Antimicrobial
Kills or inhibits microorganisms
Spectrum of Activity
Range of organisms that an antimicrobial kills or inhibits
Bactericidal
Kills bacteria
Fungicidal
Kills fungi
Virucidal
Kills viruses
-cidal
To kill
Aldehyde types
-Formaldehyde
-Glutaraldehyde
Formaldehyde
-Preservation of tissue specimens
-Carcinogenic
Glutaraldehyde
-Cold sterilization
-Used as a foot soak in cattle
Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Pros
-Bactericidal
-Evaporates rapidly
Quaternary Ammonium (QUAT) Compounds Pros
Bactericidal
Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Cons
-Ineffective against spores and fungi
-Cytotoxic, so can’t be used on living cells
Quaternary Ammonium (QUAT) Compounds Cons
-Not effective against spores and most viruses
-Slow acting
-Direct exposure toxic to cats
Chlorhexidine types
-Surgical scrub
-Solution
Chlorhexidine Surgical Scrub
-Thick, soapy
-Used to soak surgical instruments
Chlorhexidine Solution
-Watery
-Used in a cold tray to soak instruments used in minor superficial procedures
-Used as a spray to clean surfaces
Chlorine Compounds Pros
-Bactericidal
-Fungicidal
-One of the best disinfectants to be virucidal
Chlorine Compounds Cons
-Cytotoxic, so can’t be used on living cells
-Has to be mixed daily
-May irritate mucosal membranes at a higher concentration to look like a respiratory infection
What is Sodium Hypochlorite?
Bleach
What ratio is bleach mixed?
1:32 dilution (1/2 cup bleach to 1 gal water)
What are the kinds of disinfectants?
-Aldehydes (formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde)
-Alcohol (70%)
-Quaternary Ammonium (QUAT) Compounds
-Chlorhexidine
-Chloride Compounds (bleach)
What are the kinds of antiseptics?
-Alcohols (isopropyl 70%)
-Chlorhexidine
-Povidone Iodine
What is an antiseptic?
Agents capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents on living tissue
What can isopropyl alcohol 70% be used for on animals?
-Rinsing agent when prepping animals for surgery
-Wipe injection or venipuncture sites
What can chlorhexidine be used for on animals?
-Scrub is used to clean skin prior to surgery
-Used to scrub surgeons hands
-Lavaging wounds
Examples of chlorhexidine
-Nolvasan
-Hibiclens
What can povidone iodine be used for on animals?
–Scrub is used to clean skin prior to surgery
-Used to scrub surgeons hands
-Lavaging wounds
Povidone Iodine Pros
Cheap
Povidone Iodine Cons
-Stains
-Allergic Reactions
Example of povidone iodine
Betadine
What is the procedure for cleaning surfaces?
-Remove gross contamination
-Evenly cover the surface with a disinfectant spray
-Allow for contact time (10 mins)
-Clean the whole surface, towel facing one way the whole time
How should you wipe something down?
-Cleanest to dirtiest
-Top to bottom
-Back to front
What is the procedure for cleaning cages?
-Dispose of litter and newspaper
-Disinfect reusable items
-Spray and wipe down
What is the procedure for cleaning kennels?
-Pick up gross contamination
-Spray run bed, walls, and floor with disinfectant
-Scrub with a brush if the matter is stuck
-Spray walls, floors, and beds using a hose
-Squeegee to push excess water to the back gutter
