| D011300 |
Preoperative Care |
Care given during the period prior to undergoing surgery when psychological and physical preparations are made according to the special needs of the individual patient. This period spans the time between admission to the hospital to the time the surgery begins. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed) |
Care, Preoperative,Preoperative Procedure,Preoperative Procedures,Procedure, Preoperative,Procedures, Preoperative |
|
| D004202 |
Disinfectants |
Substances used on inanimate objects that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. Disinfectants are classed as complete, destroying SPORES as well as vegetative forms of microorganisms, or incomplete, destroying only vegetative forms of the organisms. They are distinguished from ANTISEPTICS, which are local anti-infective agents used on humans and other animals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed) |
Biocide,Disinfectant,Biocides |
|
| D004203 |
Disinfection |
Rendering pathogens harmless through the use of heat, antiseptics, antibacterial agents, etc. |
|
|
| D005561 |
Formates |
Derivatives of formic acids. Included under this heading are a broad variety of acid forms, salts, esters, and amides that are formed with a single carbon carboxy group. |
Formic Acids,Acids, Formic |
|
| D006225 |
Hand |
The distal part of the arm beyond the wrist in humans and primates, that includes the palm, fingers, and thumb. |
Hands |
|
| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
|
| D013242 |
Sterilization |
The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means. |
|
|