INTRODUCTION Today‚ one of the major issued of the society is sickness and disease. Colds‚ influenza‚ conjunctivitis and sore throat are what we may call common but that doesn’t change the fact that they inconvenient and as to the word “disease” itself‚ dis-ease. People are looking the best way to protect themselves against these said diseases. The Department of Health (DOH) has often reminded us trough printed advertisement and TV commercials that frequent handwashing with soap can help us killed
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performed the surgery with sterilized (by heat) instruments. The wound healed‚ and the patient survived. Prior to surgery‚ the patient would’ve needed an amputation. However‚ by incorporating these antiseptic procedures in all of his surgeries‚ he decreased postoperative deaths. The use of antiseptics eventually helped reduce bacterial infection not only in surgery but also in childbirth and in the treatment of battle wounds. Another man that made discoveries that reinforced those of Pasteur’s was
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Oral Care in Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia September 19‚ 2013 Literature Review The review of literature was conducted using the following databases CINAHL‚ PubMed and Medline using the keywords oral care‚ mouth care‚ ventilator-associated pneumonia‚ ventilator‚ critical care and hygiene. Of the articles retrieved there were randomized‚ nonrandomized and quasi experimental. Location of the studies included single centers to university hospital settings in multiple critical
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Introduction: The awareness of occupational hazards can be traced back to the 18thcentury when Bernadino Ramazzini‚ also known as “The Father of Occupational Medicine”‚ recognized the dynamics of health and disease in relation to occupation (Gambhir et al‚ 2011). Awareness of occupational hazards among dental professionals as well as practicing preventative strategies can provide a balance between maximum benefit and minimum harm to health and well being (Mohammed et al‚ 2013). Occupational hazards
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The substance used in antisepsis is called an antiseptic‚ which is used to kill a broad range of infections. An antiseptic is different from an antibiotic‚ which is used to target a certain type of bacteria. Once scientists and surgeons learned more about bacteria and the connection between bacteria and infection‚ they developed ways to prevent the latter. Antiseptics are applied to the skin to reduce the possibility of infection. Common antiseptics include rubbing alcohol‚ boric acid‚ hydrogen peroxide
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The intent of this literature review is to assess the best practices surrounding skin disinfection before administering an injection. This review will look at the different views on this issue and the changes in practice over time. It will also evaluate the quality of the evidence and examine arguments for and against the use of skin disinfection prior to an injection. Numerous studies have been undertaken to debate the need to disinfect a patient’s skin before an injection and several of these
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research on this project a product has to be studied. The product for the research is Dettol. Dettol is the trade name for a line of hygienic products manufactured by Reckit Benkisers‚ there is the Dettol disinfectant liquid‚ Dettol Sanitizers‚ Dettol Antiseptic soaps of different kind. These are house hold products that are useful in promoting hygiene this is a very common product that is being used all over the country. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY This research is focusing on how advertising i.e. Dettol
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to take advantage of this healing oil: Oral Rinse: To treat dental conditions such as gingivitis‚ halitosis‚ toothaches‚ or tooth infections‚ dilute a few drops of tea tree oil in water. Gargle with the solution and spit (never swallow). Antiseptic Ointment: For cuts‚ scrapes‚ and other skin afflictions‚ mix several drops of tea tree oil with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and apply it with a cotton ball to the affected area up to 4 times daily. Hair Treatment: A few drops of tea tree oil
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boils: 1. Milk is boiled‚ cooled and added to required amount of salt and flour to make into a thick paste. It is then applied to the boil. 2. Add turmeric powder and vinegar to milk and then apply it on the boil. 5. Tea Tree Oil Tea tree oil is an antiseptic used to treat boils. It is applied directly on the boil. But it should not be consumed internally. 6. Egg The white of the egg is used to cure boil. Boil the egg‚ peel it‚ take the white portion of the egg and apply it to the boil. Cover it with
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This is when an antiseptic is used to clean the surgical site to reduce the number of microorganisms to a minimum‚ an almost non-existent number. Personnel who will be working in the sterile field will perform a surgical scrub‚ don gown and gloves to have a sterile area to
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