Disinfectants and Antiseptics Flashcards
1
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Disinfectant definition
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Chemical agents that inhibit or kill microorganisms
2
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2 common disinfectants and indications
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Sodium hypochlorite: disinfecting blood spills
Formaldehyde: disinfecting medical instruments
3
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Antiseptics indication
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Disinfecting agents with low toxicity to human cells
4
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Alcohols indication
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Death of vegetative bacteria, M. Tuberculosis, and many fungi
5
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Iodine indication
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Kills spores in approx. 15 minutes
Most active antiseptic for intact skin
Causes hypersensitivity
6
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Oxidizing agents (h202) indication
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Clean wound and disinfect contact lenses
7
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Heavy metals indication
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Bactericidal agent applied to burn wounds (Silver Sulfadiazine)
