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aseptic
(redirected from Aseptic technique)

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a·sep·tic  (-sptk, -)
adj.
1.
a. Free of pathogenic microorganisms: aseptic surgical instruments.
b. Using methods to protect against infection by pathogenic microorganisms: aseptic surgical techniques.
2. Lacking animation or emotion: an aseptic smile.
a·septi·cal·ly adv.
a·septi·cism n.
aseptic [eh-sep-tik]
Adjective
free from harmful bacteria
aseptic  (-sptk, -sptk)
Free of microorganisms that cause disease.
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Adj.1.aseptic - free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms; "a sterile operating area"; "aseptic surgical instruments"; "aseptic surgical techniques"
sterile
antiseptic - thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms; "doctors in antiseptic green coats"; "the antiseptic effect of alcohol"; "it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities"


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This study differs from the previously mentioned studies in that it focused more on everyday critical care processes known to cause infections, such as hand hygiene, use of antibiotics, use of mechanical ventilation, presence of central catheters, and aseptic technique variables associated with catheter insertion, than on the patient's diagnosis or a particular population of patients.
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