Key term
Air Exchanges
The number of times air within a room is replaced with filtered air per hour, ensuring cleanliness and removal of contaminants
Anteroom
A space outside a clean room used for gowning and preparation to maintain cleanliness and reduce contamination
Asepsis
The absence of harmful microorganisms to prevent infection or contamination
Aseptic Hand Washing
A cleaning technique for hands using antiseptic soap or sanitizer to reduce the presence of microorganisms before sterile procedures
Aseptic Technique
A set of practices designed to prevent contamination during medical procedures or preparation of sterile products
Autoclave
A device that uses high-pressure steam to sterilize equipment and materials, killing all microorganisms.
Auxiliary Clamp
A clamp on IV tubing used to regulate or stop the flow of fluid temporarily.
Bacterium
A single-celled microorganism, some of which can cause disease
Buffer Room
A clean area adjacent to a sterile compounding space used to reduce contamination, often connected to an anteroom
Clean Room
A controlled environment with a low level of pollutants, such as dust and microorganisms, used for sterile manufacturing or procedures
Compounded Sterile Preparation (CSP):
Medications prepared under sterile conditions to avoid contamination.
Critical Site
Any area or part of a sterile product or equipment (e.g., needle, vial stopper) exposed to contamination risks
Disinfectant
A chemical used to destroy or inhibit harmful microorganisms on surfaces and objects
Distillation
The process of purifying a liquid by heating it to create vapor and then condensing it goes back into liquid
Drip Chamber
A part of an IV set that prevents air bubbles from entering the bloodstream and allows observation of the fluid flow rate
Drop Factor
The number of drops per milliliter delivered by IV tubing, used to calculate flow rate
Epidemic
A widespread occurrence of a disease within a specific population or area.
Filtration
The process of removing particles or microorganisms from a liquid or air using a filter
HEPA
A filter that removes 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns, used in clean rooms and laminar airflow workbenches.
Horizontal Laminar Air Flow Workbench
A device that provides a horizontal flow of filtered air to create a sterile environment for aseptic procedures.
Injection Port
A site on IV tubing or a vial where medication can be injected into the system.
In-Line Filter
A filter placed within IV tubing to remove contaminants from the fluid before it enters the patient
ISO
Sets global standards for cleanliness in cleanrooms and controlled environments
IV Administration Set
A system of tubing and components used to deliver intravenous fluids and medications
Positive Pressure
A condition where the air pressure inside a clean room is higher than outside, preventing contaminants from entering