1. DECONTAMINATION AND INFECTION CONTROL
Chapter 3
DECONTAMINATION AND
INFECTION
CONTROL

2. I. Intro- definition
A. Sterilization-process of making objects germ free
B. Sanitation- measures taken to prevent the spread of infection
C. Sanitation & sterilization is governed by:
1. TDLR
2. Health Department

3. II. Methods of Decontamination
A. Chemical
1. Vapors (fumigant)
B. Physical
1. Moist heat--Boiling and steaming
2. Ultraviolet rays

4. III. Antiseptics and disinfectants
A. Antiseptic
1. May kill or retard the growth of
bacteria
2. Mild solution that is safe on skin
a. Boric acid- 2 to 5% to clean
eyes
b. Iodine- 2% used for cuts & abra

5. Antiseptics con’t c. Hydrogen peroxide- 3-5% for cleaning cuts
d. Ethyl or grain alcohol- 60% solution-
clean hands
e. Formalin- 5% solution-clean tools
f. Soap & water- used on hands and equip-
ment before applying any of the above

6. B. Disinfectant 1. Will destroy or kill bacteria
2. Strong solution can be harmful to skin
a. Ethyl or grain alcohol-70 to 95% to
sterilize implements such as
manicuring tools

7. Disinfectants con’t b. Quaternary ammonium compounds-
Quats 1/1000 strength
c. Formalin- 25% for implements, 10% for
combs and brushes
d. Household disinfectants--Lysol, Pinesol,
Clorox

8. C. Qualities of a good disinfectant
Easy to prepare
Quick acting
Odorless
Noncorrosive
Inexpensive
Nonirritating to skin

9. IV. Wet and dry sanitizers
Wet- any receptacle with a disinfectant solution, such as Bio-tech, or Barbicide
Dry- used for sanitary storage--air tight container

10. KEY WORDS SANITATION STERILIZATION ANTISEPTIC DISINFECTANT FORMALIN
WET SANITIZER
DRY SANITIZER
ULTRAVIOLET RAY
PUBLIC SANITATION