Q1. Discuss effect of following in management of infection.
- (a)) Role of sterilization (400 words)
- (b)) Role of housekeeping (400 words)
- Sterilization ensures complete destruction of all microbial life, including spores, crucial for patient-contact items.
- Common sterilization methods include moist heat (autoclave), ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide plasma, and radiation.
- Effective sterilization prevents Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) by eliminating pathogens from medical instruments.
- Housekeeping involves systematic cleaning and disinfection of healthcare environments to reduce microbial load.
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