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2. Terminal cleaning - Wikipedia

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   Terminal cleaning. Non-flammable alcohol vapor in carbon dioxide systems being used as the final step in sanitizing a swing-out toilet in a hospital ER exam room. [ edit on Wikidata] Terminal cleaning is the thorough cleaning of a room after use, used in healthcare environments to control the spread of infections.

3. Housekeeping - Wikipedia

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   Housekeeping. Housekeeping is the management and routine support activities of running and maintaining an organized physical institution occupied or used by people, like a house, ship, hospital or factory, such as cleaning, tidying/organizing, cooking, shopping, and bill payment. These tasks may be performed by members of the household, or by ...

4. Aseptic Technique: Uses, Benefits, and Complications - Healthline

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   Outlook. Healthcare professionals use the aseptic technique to prevent contamination from pathogens like bacteria and viruses. It involves applying the strictest rules during medical procedures to ...

5. Hygiene - Wikipedia

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   Hygiene is a set of practices performed to preserve health . According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "Hygiene refers to conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases ." [2] Personal hygiene refers to maintaining the body's cleanliness.

6. Hospital-Acquired Infection: Definition and Patient Education

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   About 1 in 10 of the people admitted to a hospital will contract a HAI. They’re also associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and hospital costs. As medical care becomes more complex ...

7. Pulmonary Hygiene for Easier Breathing - Healthline

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   Takeaway. Pulmonary hygiene, previously known as pulmonary toilet, refers to exercises and procedures that help to clear your airways of mucus and other secretions. This ensures that your lungs ...

8. What Happens in Surgery - A Guide on What To Expect - WebMD

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   Some patients may also get atelectasis -- a partial collapse of the lung -- after anesthesia, prolonged bed rest, and shallow breathing. You can reduce your risk of pneumonia with deep breathing ...

9. How to Plan for Recovery at Home After Surgery - WebMD

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   Since you may feel tired during your recovery, prepare some meals before your operation and put them in the freezer. Equipment. After some types of surgery, you'll need to get special gear at home ...