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Bioburden
Bioburden is the population of viable microorganisms
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Copper
Staining
Pure rubber is a translucent material that
is sensitive to copper and copper alloys like brass.
The transfer of these copper ions into rubber will
impart a staining effect, which will be more highly
apparent in thin films compared to thick rubber blocks........ read
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Electro
Surgery
Surgeons have been using electrosurgery,
which uses high-frequency alternating current to cut
and coagulate tissue, since the beginning of this
century. However, minimally invasive procedures, especially
laparoscopic and other endoscopic techniques, have
made electrosurgery much riskier than when it was
used in traditional open procedures....... read
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Latex Allergy FAQs'
Antigens are any substance that provokes an
immune response when introduced into the body. It can
be in the form of complex protein or carbohydrate of
large molecule. This stimulates the lymphocytes to produce
substances (i.e. antibodies) which would react specifically
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Latex Allergy – Types of Reactions
Some common latex allergy symptoms are similar to those of hay fever or asthma, such as:...read
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Polymer Coating on Gloves
All latex gloves, natural or synthetic, is
tacky and sticky by nature on the surface. This stickiness
provides the grip, which is an inherent property of
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Protein
Testing
The common testing methods for protein are:-
1. ASTM D5712–95 and 99
2. RRIM Modified Lowry
3. EN455 Part 3–94 and 00
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Abstract on Double Gloving
Surgical gloves should form an efficient barrier
between surgeons and patients to prevent cross infection.
Single gloves (SGs) have long been reported unsafe,
and usage of double gloves (DGs) is still not universal.
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Woundcare for Skin Abrasions
Abrasions are very common skin injuries that are usually caused by a fall on a hard surface. As the patient falls or slides on the ground, friction causes layers of skin to rub off. The skin is composed of an outer layer (the epidermis) which provides protection, and a deep inner layer (the dermis), which provides the firmness and flexibility of the skin.
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Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis is the most common method used to treat advanced and permanent kidney failure. Since the 1960s, when hemodialysis first became a practical treatment for kidney failure, much have been learnt about how to make hemodialysis treatments more effective and minimize side effects....read more |
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USP (United States Pharmacopeia) Class Plastics Designation
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Urinary Catheters
Urinary catheters are sometimes recommended as a way to manage urinary incontinence and urinary retention in both men and women. Catheters may also be used to drain the bladder.
Your health care provider may recommend a catheter for short-term or long-term use. Long-term use catheters are called indwelling catheters.
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Verification of Endotracheal Tube Placement
The purpose of this paper is to identify the medical literature that pertains to verification of endotracheal tube placement in the emergency department and out-of-hospital settings....read more |
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Recommendations on Hand Hygiene
Indications for hand washing and hand antisepsis. Wash hands with soap and water when visibly dirty or contaminated with proteinaceous material, or visibly soiled with blood or other body fluids, or if exposure to potential spore-forming organisms is strongly suspected or proven or after using the restroom
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MERCURY & SPHYGMOMANOMETERS – SOME QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Mercury is the Roman name for the Greek god Hermes, the protector of travelers, thieves and merchants. On the periodic table of elements, the chemical symbol for mercury is Hg, from the Latin word - Hydrargyrum - meaning liquid silver. For some time it has been known that high concentrations of mercury can be toxic to humans, and steps have been taken to limit emissions to the atmosphere as mercury can migrate between air, soil and water and hence enter the food chain....read more |
