Infection Control Flashcards
1
Q
Define,
“Suspension of a solid or a liquid within gas.”
A
Aerosols
2
Q
What is an AGP?
A
“Any medical, dental or patient care procedure that results in the production of airborne particles <5 micrometers in size, which can remain suspended in the air, travel over a distance and may cause infection if inhaled.”
3
Q
What drill speed for a red ring handpiece, in rpm, has been found to produce minimal aerosol?
A
<60,000rpm
