Introduction
Outside Agency Requirements
General Considerations
Prevention Measures
HIV and Hepatitis Infected Health Care Providers
Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids
CDC Isolation Precautions
Tier I - Standard Precautions
Tier 11 -Transmission Based-Precautions
When and How Often Should CRNAs Be Tested for TB?
Precaution Measures
Administration of Drugs and Solutions
Infection Control Procedures for Anesthesia Equipment
A Classification System: Risks of Transmitting Infection
The Anesthesia Machine System
The Patient Circuit
Cleaning & Sterilizing Common Anesthesia Equipment Components
The Anesthesia Ventilator System
Other Patient Circuit Components, Ancillary Instruments, Medical Devices, and Accessories
Breathing Circuits and Bacterial Filters
Heat and Moisture Exchangers
Heated Humidifiers
Waste Gas Scavenging System
Cleaning Surfaces of Anesthesia Machines
Integrated Water Traps, Sensors, Probes, and Sample Lines
Manual Sphygmomanometer and Precordial Stethoscope
Stand-Alone Monitors, Ancillary Equipment, and Furniture
Single-Use Items: Disposable Products
Housekeeping Practices and Procedures
Laundry
Containment, Labeling, and Disposal of Biohazardous Waste
General Principles of Infection Control for Anesthesia Systems
CRNA Responsibilities in Infection Control
Conclusion
Key Terms and Definitions
References
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