High-Frequency Ventilation
Letter: h
The Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee
Phenolic preparation that disrupts the cell by denaturing the cell protein. More effective against gram positive than negative bacteria. Little or no effect on TB or viruses. Its activity is reduced by the presence of organic material and blood as well as alcohol and household soaps. It can be absorbed through the skin and can cause neurotoxicity. Use only in special circumstances.
Pneumonia that develops in a patient within 90 days of residing in any healthcare environment including but not limited to nursing homes, ambulatory surgical centers, hospitals, long term care facilities.
The Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee works with CDC in developing guidelines and recommendations.
An infection acquired while in a healthcare facility. This includes hospitals, surgicenters, nursing homes, dialysis centers, drug treatment facilities, dental offices, etc.
Occurs when the wound is left open, due to the presence of infection, excessive trauma or skin loss. The wound edges come together naturally by means of new tissue formation (granulation tissue) from the base upwards with ensuing contraction.
Hepatitis D Virus
Hepatitis C Virus
Hepatitis B Virus