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B260 infection control and isolation ATI (1)
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B260 infection control and isolation ATIThe sequence of events that allows infection to move from one source or host to another -
ANS-chain of infection
Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture. - ANS-Humectants
1. recognition of harmful stimuli by pattern receptors
2. activation of inflammatory pathway
3.release of inflammatory markers
4. recruitment of inflammatory cells - ANS-steps of inflammation
keeps other body tissues from coming in contact with the foreign substance that is invading
-mast cells release histamine, bradykinan, and prostaglandins which creates swelling by
causing the blood vessels to leak fluid - ANS-swelling
practices designed to reduce the number and transfer of pathogens; synonym for clean
technique - ANS-medical asepsis
techniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms, also called sterile technique -
ANS-surgical asepsis
must use a specialized needle
-cannot use a syringe - ANS-subcutaneous port
Central line-associated bloodstream infections result in thousands of deaths each year and
billions of dollars in added costs to the U.S. healthcare system, yet these infections are
preventable.
-can occur anywhere, usually near insertion site
-most deadly and costly - ANS-CLABSI
peripherally inserted central catheter - ANS-PICC
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