Steps
First step in disinfecting tools?
Wash with soap and water.
What must you do before disinfecting electrical tools?
Unplug them
What is sterilization?
Killing all microbes including spores.
Key procedures?
Handwashing, disinfecting, sterilizing, aseptic technique.
Infection control prevents what?
Spread of disease.
What are “Quats”?
Fast-acting disinfectants (~10 min).
Single-use items?
Porous/throw away
What is cross-contamination?
Spread of bacteria between surfaces/people.
Tools must be discarded or?
Disinfected
Killing all microbes is called?
Sterilization
What is bleach used for?
Disinfection with proper dilution.
Multi-use items?
Non-porous /disinfected
What is an autoclave?
Steam-pressure sterilizer.
Examples of PPE?
Gloves, mask, apron, safety glasses.
How how to store disinfectants
cool, dry ,labeled
When disinfect tools?
After every use.
When to wear gloves
After each service – risk of body fluids
Cleaning vs Disinfection vs Sterilization?
Remove vs kill some vs kill all.
How disinfect large surfaces?
Clean → apply disinfectant → let sit (contact time).
What is ppe?
Personal Protective Equipment