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Infection Control Universal Precautions Immune/Lymphatic Systems. Disease Transmission. Disease Transmission. Communicable Disease- contagious, spread from 1 person to another. Disease Transmission. Communicable Disease- contagious, spread from 1 person to another.
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Infection ControlUniversal PrecautionsImmune/Lymphatic Systems
Disease Transmission • Communicable Disease- contagious, spread from 1 person to another.
Disease Transmission • Communicable Disease- contagious, spread from 1 person to another. • Blood borne transmission- contact through blood or other body fluids—HBV, HIV
Disease Transmission • Communicable Disease- contagious, spread from 1 person to another. • Blood borne transmission- contact through blood or other body fluids—HBV, HIV • Airborne transmission- exposure to respiratory droplets (cough, sneeze, breath) colds, flu, TB
Disease Transmission • Communicable Disease- contagious, spread from 1 person to another. • Blood borne transmission- contact through blood or other body fluids—HBV, HIV • Airborne transmission- exposure to respiratory droplets (cough, sneeze, breath) colds, flu, TB • Food/Water borne (fecal/oral)- eat or drink contaminated substances- food poisoning, some hepatitis viruses
Universal Precautions • Treat all pts as if they are contaminated.
Universal Precautions • Treat all pts as if they are contaminated. • Always protect yourself, the pt, and the surroundings.
Pathogen Reservoir
Pathogen Reservoir ExitPortal
Pathogen Reservoir Exit Portal Transport
Pathogen Reservoir Entry Portal Exit Portal Transport
Pathogen Host Reservoir Entry Portal Exit Portal Transport
Chain of Infection Example • Pathogen- Flu
Chain of Infection Example • Pathogen- Flu • Reservoir- tissues, nose juice etc…
Chain of Infection Example • Pathogen- Flu • Reservoir- tissues, nose juice etc… • Exit portal- nose
Chain of Infection Example • Pathogen- Flu • Reservoir- tissues, nose juice etc… • Exit portal- nose • Transport- sneeze, hands, saliva
Chain of Infection Example • Pathogen- Flu • Reservoir- tissues, nose juice etc… • Exit portal- nose • Transport- sneeze, hands, saliva • Entry portal- mucous membranes
Chain of Infection Example • Pathogen- Flu • Reservoir- tissues, nose juice etc… • Exit portal- nose • Transport- sneeze, hands, saliva • Entry portal- mucous membranes • Host- you
Common Portals of exit and entry • Mucous Membranes-nose, mouth and eyes
Common Portals of exit and entry • Mucous Membranes-nose, mouth and eyes • Digestive tract – eat the critter
Common Portals of exit and entry • Mucous Membranes-nose, mouth and eyes • Digestive tract- eat the critter • Respiratory tract
Common Portals of exit and entry • Mucous Membranes-nose, mouth and eyes • Digestive tract- eat the critter • Respiratory tract • Open wounds and skin lesions
Common Portals of exit and entry • Mucous Membranes-nose, mouth and eyes • Digestive tract- eat the critter • Respiratory tract • Open wounds and skin lesions • Hands
In order to stop the infection you must…… • Break the chain
How to break the chain • Pathogen-kill it— • Reservoir- clean it up • Exit portal- nose--control the portal • Transport-sneeze—stay way from • Entry portal- mucous membrane-Wash hands • Host- you—be healthy---sleep, eat right, exercise
How to break the chain cont. • Wash Hands
How to break the chain cont. • Wash Hands • Protect you, the pt, and the surrounding
How to break the chain cont. • Wash Hands • Protect you, the pt, and the surrounding • Intact skin
How to break the chain cont. • Wash Hands • Protect you, the pt, and the surrounding • Intact skin • Healthy and well rested
How to break the chain cont. • Wash Hands • Protect you, the pt, and the surrounding • Intact skin • Healthy and well rested • Cover wounds
How to break the chain cont. • Wash Hands • Protect you, the pt, and the surrounding • Intact skin • Healthy and well rested • Cover wounds • Sterilize Instruments
How to break the chain cont..PPE’s – Personal Protection Equipment
PPE’s – Personal Protection Equipment 1. Gloves
PPE’s – Personal Protection Equipment • Gloves • Face shields/masks
PPE’s – Personal Protection Equipment • Gloves • Face shields/masks • Eye protection
PPE’s – Personal Protection Equipment • Gloves • Face shields/masks • Eye protection • Scrubs
PPE’s – Personal Protection Equipment • Gloves • Face shields/masks • Eye protection • Scrubs • gowns
Growth requirements for Microbes • Heat • Food
Growth requirements for Microbes • Heat • Food • Darkness
Growth requirements for Microbes • Heat • Food • Darkness • Moisture
Classification of Microbes • Bacteria-strep throat
virus • FLU, HIV
Fungus • Athletes foot
Yeast and Molds • Thrush
Parasites • Tape worm, malaria
Signs and Symptoms of an Infection • Inflammation = red, heat, swelling, pain