Controlling Microorganisms Flashcards
2 types of decontamination
sterilization and disinfection
sterilization
kills al microorganisms
disinfection
reduce microorganisms
physical controls include
temperature, radiation, filtration
3 types of temperature controls
cold, moist heat, dry heat
cold control is done via
refrigeration
moist heat uses
lower temps and shorter exposure
3 types of moist heat control
autoclave, boiling, pasteurization
autoclave
sterilization via steam and pressure
boiling
disinfection in 5 mins
pasteurization
disinfection
ultra-pasteurization
sterilization
dry heat uses
moderate to high temps
2 types of dry heat
incineration and drying oven
radiation
high energy waves
2 types of radiation
ionizing and non-ionizing
ionizing radiation
gamma rays, liberates electrons
non-ionizing radiation
UV rays
filtration/mechanical control
HEPA filters or membrane filters
what does HEPA stand for
high-efficiency particulate air
germicides
substance or agent that destroys microorganisms
3 types of chemical controls
disinfectants, antiseptics, chemotherapy
disinfectants
treat inanimate objects
do disinfectants treat endospores
no
antiseptics
applied to surface of living tissue
chemotherapy
chemicals used internally within host