PMLS LESSON 2

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An infection happens when a microorganism invades the body, multiplies and causes injury or disease.
Two Types of Infection:
Communicable infection
Nosocomial and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
Chain of Infection
Infectious (causative) agent
Reservoir
Exit Pathway
Means of Transmission
Entry Pathway
Susceptible Host
Biohazard refers to any material that could be harmful to one's health.
Biosafety is used to prevent and protect clinical laboratories from harmful incidents caused by laboratory specimens that are potential biohazards.
Airborne  
From splashes and aerosols during centrifuge and aliquot; from patients with airborne diseases.
Ingestion  
Did not sanitize hands before handling tool.
Non-intact skin 
Contamination through breaks or cuts in the skin.
Electric shock 
Potential hazard in the workplace when dealing with electrical equipment.
Fire 
Another potential work hazard. Regular fire drills should be conducted.
CLASS A fires 
Involve common combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, trash, and plastics.
ABC Dry Chemical (Multi-purpose)
Halotron
Water
Foam
CLASS B fires 
Involve flammable liquids, solvents, oil, gasoline, paints, lacquers and other oil-based product.
ABC Dry Chemical (Multi-purpose)
BC Dry Chemical (Regular)
Purple K
Carbon Dioxide
Halotron
Foam
CLASS C fires 
Involve energized electrical equipment such as wiring, controls, motors, machinery, or appliances
ABC Dry Chemicals (Multi-purpose)
BC Dry Chemicals (Regular)
Purple K
Carbon Dioxide
Halotron
CLASS D fires 
Involve combustible metals such as magnesium, lithium, and titanium.
Dry powder
CLASS K fires 
Involve combustible cooking media such as oils and grease commonly found in commercial kitchens.
Wet chemical
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 
A procedure done during emergency cases such as when a person is in cardiac arrest.
A health worker could be exposed to biohazard in variety of manners, also called, the biohazard exposure routes.