imaging modality 2. PPE Personal Protective Equipment. Gloves‚ gown‚ mask 3. Contrast media Diagnostic agents 4. Artifact Unwanted objects‚ error in an image 5. Viscosity Thickness‚ friction of fluid Definition 2 1. CT CT is an acronym for computerized tomography. It is a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional images. 2. PPE Personal Protective Equipment is equipment that is to be used by healthcare
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------------------------------------------------- Fire Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion‚ releasing heat‚ light‚ and various reaction products.[1] Slower oxidative processes like rustingor digestion are not included by this definition. The flame is the visible portion of the fire. If hot enough‚ the gases may become ionized to produce plasma.[2] Depending on the substances alight‚ and any impurities outside‚ the colorof the flame and the
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...................... Page 2 III. Personal Protective Equipment Selection ......................................... Page 2 IV. Training ............................................................................................. Page 3 V. Responsibilities .................................................................................. Page 3 VI. Personal Protective Equipment Use .................................................. Page 5 VII. PPE Maintenance‚ Storage and Cleaning ...
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Explain the importance of removing personal clothing ‚ makeup and fashion items as required by own work setting. It is important to remove personal clothing‚ make up and fashion items to minimise barriers to effective hand hygiene whilst in the patient’s environment. It is also important to present yourself professionally at all times‚ the way you look will be seen as a measure of your competence by those who use the services and by your colleagues. Check the cleanliness‚ suitability and fit
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Unit 29 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work in healthcare settings. LO1 - Understand legislation‚ local policy and protocol in relation to dressing for work in a healthcare setting. 1.1 When I am working in the hospital there are policies and procedures I have to make sure to follow. One of them is about our uniform which is called Trust Dress‚ Uniform and Appearance Policy. Our uniform should only be worn outside when escorting a patient and working in the community
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Cleaning‚ Decontamination and Waste Management. Different types of contamination pose a different level of risk and therefore can require a different decontamination process. For example: Low risk contaminations usually require a simple cleaning process: A dusty surface on a shelf is a low risk as it is unlikely to cause harm to anyone and is easily cleaned. Although this would be classed as a low risk contamination‚ staff must still wear PPE as good practice to avoid any transfer of dirt causing
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.............................................................................................. 2 PROCEDURE................................................................................................................. 3 Payment for protective equipment.................................................................................. 3 RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................................................... 3 HAZARD ASSESSMENT..........
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understand roles and responsibilites in the preventation and controll of infection. 1.1 explain employees roles andresponsibilities in relation to the prevention and controll of infection. . dispose of waste correctly . wash hands properly . keep all equipment clean . wear ppe . maintain personal hygeine . attend training . report hazzards 1.2 explain employers responsibilities in realation to the prevention and control infection . provide training . provide ppe . ensure regular
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Cleaning‚ decontamination and waste management (IC 03) The environment plays a relatively minor role in transmitting infection‚ but dust‚ dirt and liquid residues will increase the risk. They should be kept to a minimum by regular cleaning and by good design features in buildings‚ fittings and fixtures. National initiatives such as The Health Act 2006‚ Essential steps to Safe Clean Care (2006)‚ Towards cleaner hospitals and lower rates of infection (2004)‚ and NHS Estates Healthcare Facilities
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reflective report about hand decontamination. Hand washing is found to be the single most important clinical skill in preventing cross contamination and infection control (Dougherty & Lister‚ 2009) In this report I will reflect on my personal experience‚ after learning the theory and practicing the hand hygiene technique‚ reflecting on my feelings and areas for improvement. | Description of what happened.On the day we were firstly introduced to hand decontamination‚ using a power point presentation
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