Theatre prep and protocol Flashcards
1
Q
what does endogenous mean?
A
contamination within the body
2
Q
what does exogenous mean?
A
contamination on skin/coat
3
Q
what temperature should theatre be?
A
between 15-20 degrees celcius
4
Q
how many air changes should be present in theatre?
A
minimum of 20 air changes per hour
5
Q
what are three types of surgical patients?
A
- elective and non urgent
- necessary or urgent
- emergency
6
Q
what are two types of bacteria that lives on our skin?
A
- transient
- residual
7
Q
what are some common scrubs?
A
- povidone-iodine
- chlorhexidine
- triclosan
