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Certian procedures that are carried out during prep of a sterile product to minimize contamination |
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Taking place in a hospital; hospital borne infection |
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Contamination by Personnel |
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| Most common form of contamination, followed by contaminated equipment and contaminated raw material; strict adherence to aseptic technique essential to reducing likelihood of contamination |
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Requirement of aseptic technique |
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Designed to reduce risk of airborne contamination during preparation of sterile products; provides a constant flow of filtered air to the controlled work area |
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Laminar Flow Hood, Laminar Airflow Workbench (LAFW), Vertical Flow Hood |
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Pre-Filter, High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter |
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Removes large particles (i.e. lint, dust, &c.) |
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High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter |
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| Removes 99.97% particles & airborne microorganisms 0.3 microns or larger; replaced regularly to sustain work enviroment; require regular maintenance (inspection & cert) q6mo (some q2mo) |
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Flows air horizontally across the work area |
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Vertical Hoods (Biological Safety Cabinets) |
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| Air flow downward (vertical) onto work area surface; used in prep of antineoplastic & OPHM; some air recirculated & refiltered--remainder vented outside; safer for preparer (air not aimed directly at them, avoiding potential infection through OPHM and small droplets) |
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Other Potentially Hazardous Materials |
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