Jan 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Critical items confer a high risk for infection if they are contaminated with any microorganism. Thus, objects that enter sterile tissue or the vascular system must be sterile because any microbial contamination could transmit disease. This category includes surgical...
Nov 19, 2024 | Scientific content, Scientific content, Scientific content, Scientific content
• All infectious waste should be discarded separately from other waste. • Infectious waste should be discarded as close as possible to the site where it was generated. • Infectious waste should be contained in red plastic bags, common waste in black plastic bags, and...
Nov 12, 2024 | Scientific content
This is the place where waste will be placed temporarily. This location should be adequate for this function and should guarantee its temporary isolation, personal protection and environmental safety. This sequence has three stages: Primary storage: This is carried...
Oct 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Sharps: They should be placed in disposal containers that have been approved by infection control at the time of their use. When these containers reach their maximum capacity (3/4 full), they should be closed and placed in red bags with other pathological waste. The...
