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Basics of asepsis and antiseptics. Personal safety in first aid Basic Principles of First Aid. LECTURER: YULIA DANOVICH, MD, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SIMULATION ANDASSESSMENT CENTER BSMU, 2022 Definitions Asepsisis defined as the absence of pathogens. Now, there are two basic types of asepsis: medical asepsis and surgical asepsis. Medical asepsis (a.k.a. “clean technique”): practices that kill some microorganisms to prevent them from spreading. Surgical asepsis (a.k.a. “sterile technique”): practices that completely kill and eliminate microorganisms. Medical asepsis includes sanitization, antisepsis, and disinfection. Sanitization refers to cleaning practices and techniques that physically remove microorganisms. These include hand washing and cleaning of patients’ personal equipment, clothing, and linens. There are several things that you should know in order to maintain a sanitary environment. The most important one is hand hygiene, which includes hand washing and use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Always wash your hands before meals, after using the bathroom, and before and after any contact with your clients. Wash your hands after touching your own or your client’s body fluids, such as urine, feces, blood, saliva, vomitus, or genital discharge. When coughing or sneezing, always cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your elbow. Teach your clients to do the same.
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