![]() Susceptible Host susceptibility to an infectious agent depends upon the individuals degree of resistance to pathogens. Port of entry to a host organisms enter the body though the same routes that they use to exit.īlood, skin, mucous membranes, respiratory tract, GU tract, GI tract, pregnancy. Port of Exit from reservoir after they find a reservoir, must exit : blood, skin, mucous membranes, respiratory tract, GU tract, GI tract, pregnancy. Reservoir Place where organisms survive, multiply and wait for transfer to a susceptible host. Transient flora attaches to skin during person to person or object. Susceptible host Pathogen (infectious agent) microorganism, bacteria, virus, fungus, protozoa, Reservoir source for pathogen to grow Resident or Normal flora live and survive on our skin constantly, not virulent, however they can cause serious infections. saves lives Chain of infection -Pathogen (infectious agent) ![]() prevent putting the patient at risk for infection Purpose of surgical asepsis -To eliminate all microorganisms, including pathogens and spores from an object or area. when pouring a sterile solution pour a little out first.ĭon't pour liquid on the side with the label. THE EDGES OF A STERILE FIELD OR CONTAINER ARE CONSIDERED CONTAMINATED. FLUID FLOWS IN THE DIRECTION OF GRAVITYħ. WHEN A STERILE SURFACE COMES IN CONTACT WITH A WET CONTAMINATED SURFACE, THE STERILE OBJECT OR FIELD BECOMES CONTAMINATED BY CAPILLARY ACTION.Ħ. A STERILE OBJECT OR FIELD BECOMES CONTAMINATED BY PROLONGED TO EXPOSURE TO AIR.ĥ. A STERILE OBJECT OR FIELD OUT OF RANGE OF VISION OR AN OBJECT HELD BELOW A PERSONS WAIST IS CONTAMINATEDĤ. ONLY STERILE OBJECTS MAY BE PLACED ON A STERILE FIELD.ģ. A STERILE OBJECT REMAINS STERILE ONLY WHEN TOUCHED BY ANOTHER STERILE OBJECT.Ģ.
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