Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 9 MAS 206 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Semicritical Items Need High-Level Disinfection
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The idea
Semicritical items should be free of all microorganisms, though small numbers of bacterial spores are acceptable.
In practice
High-level disinfection removes all microorganisms except some spores, and it must follow thorough cleaning; intact mucous membranes generally resist infection by common spores.
Where people slip
Follow the disinfectant's directions exactly, or the item is not safe.
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