Across
- 6. hallow canal that is open at both ends and runs the length of a device
- 7. gram - rod causes ulcers
- 10. study of molecular substances
- 12. surgical discipline of women's health
- 13. when human break in sterile technique the patient is exposed to SSI risk
- 14. absence of microorganisms
- 15. largest organ
- 16. object that is no longer sterile
- 18. medical discipline of babies
- 22. multi-drug resistant
- 23. most common SSI; found commonly on skin
- 24. a lensed device used for viewing the interior of the body
- 27. pathogen outside of the intestine; common uti
- 28. tools of the trade
- 29. prion transferred via items contaminated with CNS tissue
- 30. 'father of aseptic surgery'
Down
- 1. gram - rod; found commonly in burns
- 2. basic unit of life
- 3. responsible for gas gangrene infection, cellulitis and fasciitis
- 4. gram + aerobic cocci; cause rheumatic fever
- 5. airborn nuclei; + AFB
- 8. microorganism that causes an infection
- 9. surgical discipline of genitourinary system
- 11. to make free of pathogenic microbes
- 14. core curriculum and the foundation of surgical knowledge
- 17. complete, no breaks or tears
- 19. the period of time when surgery takes place
- 20. acquired during the course of the surgical procedure
- 21. proteinaceous infectious particle
- 25. surgical discipline of the musculoskeletal system
- 26. gross organic debris on an object
- 31. returns blood from lower body