Syllabus -
Unit III: Pharmacology of commonly used
ANITISEPT1CS, DISINFECTANTSAND
INSECTICIDES
Pharmacology of commonly
used: Composition, action, dosage,
route, indications,
Antiseptics.
contraindications, drug
• Disinfectants. interactions, side effects,
• Insecticides. adverse, effects, toxicity & role
of nurse.
,ANITISEPTICS
,Definition of terms
• Antiseptic = agent that causes destruction or inhibition of
growth of micro organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) on living
surfaces such as skin & mucous membranes.
• Disinfectant = agent that causes destruction or inhibition of
growth of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) on non
living surfaces (instruments, equipments, pieces of furniture,
rooms, etc).
• Spores are (usually) not destroyed !!!
, Definition of terms (continued)
• Antisepsis = use of chemical solutions for disinfection
(prefix: ’’anti” = against) e.g. removal of transient
microorganisms from the skin and a reduction in the resident
flora
• Asepsis = absence of infectious mi crooorgan isms (prefix: ”a”
= absence)
• Aseptictechniques - aimed at minimising infection e.g.
* The use of sterile instruments
• The use of a gloved no touch technique
Unit III: Pharmacology of commonly used
ANITISEPT1CS, DISINFECTANTSAND
INSECTICIDES
Pharmacology of commonly
used: Composition, action, dosage,
route, indications,
Antiseptics.
contraindications, drug
• Disinfectants. interactions, side effects,
• Insecticides. adverse, effects, toxicity & role
of nurse.
,ANITISEPTICS
,Definition of terms
• Antiseptic = agent that causes destruction or inhibition of
growth of micro organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) on living
surfaces such as skin & mucous membranes.
• Disinfectant = agent that causes destruction or inhibition of
growth of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) on non
living surfaces (instruments, equipments, pieces of furniture,
rooms, etc).
• Spores are (usually) not destroyed !!!
, Definition of terms (continued)
• Antisepsis = use of chemical solutions for disinfection
(prefix: ’’anti” = against) e.g. removal of transient
microorganisms from the skin and a reduction in the resident
flora
• Asepsis = absence of infectious mi crooorgan isms (prefix: ”a”
= absence)
• Aseptictechniques - aimed at minimising infection e.g.
* The use of sterile instruments
• The use of a gloved no touch technique
