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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. Aseptic Technique: Uses, Benefits, and Complications

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   Aseptic technique is a procedure used by medical staff to prevent the spread of infection. The goal is to reach asepsis, which means an environment that is free of harmful microorganisms.

4. What Is Aseptic Technique? Purpose, What's Involved, and More

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   The biggest risk of many medical procedures is the chance for infection. On average, about 1 in 31 hospital patients has some kind of healthcare-associated infection on any given day.

5. Hospital-acquired infection - Wikipedia

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   A hospital-acquired infection, also known as a nosocomial infection (from the Greek nosokomeion, meaning "hospital"), is an infection that is acquired in a hospital or other healthcare facility. [1]

6. Hospital-Acquired Infection: Definition and Patient Education

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   Infections caught in the hospital. A nosocomial infection is contracted because of an infection or toxin that exists in a certain location, such as a hospital. People now use nosocomial infections ...

7. Gastric Suction (Stomach Pumping) - Healthline

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   Gastric suction is a procedure your doctor can perform to empty the contents of your stomach quickly during an emergency. It is also known as gastric lavage and nasogastric tube suction.

8. Central sterile services department - Wikipedia

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   The central sterile services department ( CSSD ), also called sterile processing department ( SPD ), sterile processing, central supply department ( CSD ), or central supply, is an integrated place in hospitals and other health care facilities that performs sterilization and other actions on medical devices, equipment and consumables; for subsequent use by health workers in the operating ...

9. Indwelling Urinary Catheter: Tips for Caring, Catheter ...

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   Proper cleaning and care of your indwelling urinary catheter helps keep it working and lowers your risk for infection. Learn how to take care of your catheter and drain bags, along with useful ...