NURSING 2L03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Venipuncture, Intravenous Sugar Solution, Keloid
24 Oct 2016
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Asepsis : the state of being free of pathogenic microorganisms. Surgical asepsis : the technique of making an area free from all microorganisms. Medical asepsis : the technique of maintaining cleanliness to prevent the spread of pathogens. Sterile field : a specific area, such as within a tray or on a sterile towel, that is considered free of microorganisms. Contamination : act of contaminating, passing of bacteria, microorganisms or other harmful substances. Abrasion : wound caused by superficial damage to the skin, no deeper than the epidermis. Laceration : a jagged wound or cut (more severe than abrasions) Approximation : when you bring the edges of a laceration together. Collagen : connective protein: a fibrous protein found in skin, bone, and other connective tissues compress : pressing upon or together. Debridement : cutting harmful flesh from wound: the removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound. 4 types: enzymatic, mechanical, autolytic and sharp.
