Surgical Suite and Supplies Flashcards
asepsis technique
precautions taken to prevent contamination and infection
contamination
presence of microorganisms within or in a wound
infection
microorganisms multiply and cause harm
factors determining asepsis
virulence of microorganisms (ability to cause disease), susceptibility of animal (resistance against infection), route of exposure (determined by surgical procedure)
sterilization
destruction of microorganisms on the surface of an object
disinfection
destruction of most pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects
disinfectants
bactericidal, bacteriostatic, virucidal, fungicidal, sporicidal
antisepsis
destruction of most pathogenic microorganisms on an animate object
closed gloving
hand never comes in contact with outside of gown or glove
open gloving
when only the hands must be sterile
assisted gloving
both people must have on sterile gowns and gloves
supplies for IV fluid administration
IV catheters, infusion sets, needles, syringes
endotracheal
placed within the trachea
laryngoscope
instrument for examining the larynx
anesthetic machines
deliver oxygen mixed with inhalation anesthetic to a breathing circuit
components of anesthetic machines
oxygen source, pressure regulator, oxygen pressure valve, flowmeter, vaporizer
flowmeter
receives gas from pressure regulator, delivers constant gas flow, further reduces gas pressure, gas-specific
vaporizer
enhances anesthetic vaporization, colour coded
breathing circuit
delivers oxygen and anesthetic agent vapor to patient, transports exhaled gases from patient
rebreathing circuit components
reservoir bag, manometer, positive-relief valve, carbon dioxide absorbent canister
nonrebreathing circuit
no carbon dioxide absorber, very little rebreathing of exhaled gases, used in small animals (less then 7 kg)
