Rationale
Chain of infection
Routes of disease transmission
CDC and OSHA
Spauldings classification
Sterilization protocol
Methods of sterilization-physical and chemical agents
New methods of sterilization
Sterilization of scaler handpeice and inserts
Infection control
Infectious diseases commonly encounterd in dentistry
Medical history and dental safety
Immunization of personnel involved in dental care
Infection control practices
Hand hygiene
Personal protective equipments
Surface barriers
Waste management in dental practice
Cdc guidelines-special considerations
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Chain of infection
Routes of disease transmission
CDC and OSHA
Spauldings classification
Sterilization protocol
Methods of sterilization-physical and chemical agents
New methods of sterilization
Sterilization of scaler handpeice and inserts
Infection control
Infectious diseases commonly encounterd in dentistry
Medical history and dental safety
Immunization of personnel involved in dental care
Infection control practices
Hand hygiene
Personal protective equipments
Surface barriers
Waste management in dental practice
Cdc guidelines-special considerations
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It includes
1. Definitions
2. Classification of medical asepsis
3. Which procedure to use?
4. What to sterilize?
5. Types of Disinfection
6. Conclusion
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At the end of this session learner will be able to:
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
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5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
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The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
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Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
7. Sterilization in Dentistry
Sterilization procedures are very
important to any good dental practice
Patients mouth are teeming with
microbes.
As Dental unit come across large
number of patients , an inherent
potential for spreading infectious
germs between patients and dental
staff, through contaminated
instruments and surfaces.
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8. Why we need
Sterilization?
Microorganisms capable of causing
infection are constantly present in the
external environment and on the
human body.
Microorganisms are responsible for
contamination and infection.
The aim of sterilization is to remove or
destroy them from materials or from
surfaces.
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9. How sterilization destroys
microbes?
Alteration of cell
wall or
cytoplasmic
membrane;
Cell wall
maintains the
integrity of cell.
a)
When disrupted
cannot prevent cell
from bursting and
cellular contents leak
out.
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10. b) Protein denaturing
Functions
of
protein depends on
its specific 3-D
shape.
Various sterilization
methods denature
proteins and as a
result 3-D shape
and their functions
are lost.
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11. c) Interference with Nucleic Acid
Nucleic Acid
is
considered as
controlling centre
of the cell.
Various methods of
sterilization
methods can
I.
II.
Produce mutation,
Interfere the process
of transcription.
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12. Sterilization of Dental
Instruments
Spaulding in 1968, classify dental
instruments into three categories
depending on the risk of transmitting
infection.
Critical
Semi critical
Non critical
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13. CRITICAL INSTRUMENTS
Critical instruments are
those that penetrate soft
tissue, bone or blood
stream.
They have the greatest
risk of transmitting
infection
They should be heat
sterilized between
patient uses.
Examples of critical
instruments include
surgical
instruments,forceps, scal
pels, scalers, and burs.
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14.
SEMI CRITICAL
INSTRUMENTS
Semi-critical
instruments are those
that do not penetrate
soft tissues or bone
but contact mucous
membranes
These instruments
should be sterilized or
high-level disinfection
is appropriate.
Examples: Mirrors,
reusable impression
trays and amalgam
condensers etc
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17. Methods of Sterilization
There are two types
of sterilization:
Microbial
1. Physical
Control
2. Chemical
Methods
Physical Methods
Heat
Radiation
Physical Chemical
Agents
Agents
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18. Agents used in sterilization
Physical
agents:
Dry heat:
flaming, Moist
heat:
boiling, steam
under pressure.
2. Radiation
1.
Chemical
agents:
1. Phenols
2. Alcohols
3. Aldehydes
4. Gases: ethylene
oxide, Formalde
hyde
gas, ozone……
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20. Dry Heat:
“To sterilize
Forceps, Scissor
s, Scalpels.”
•
Direct Flaming:
Used to sterilize
inoculating loops
and needles. Heat
metal until it has a
red glow.
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21. MOIST HEAT
Moist heat is more effective than dry
heat because water is good conductor
of heat than air
Mode of action: Denaturing of protein
TYPES
◦ Boiling
◦ Steam under pressure(autoclaving)
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22. AUTOCLAVING
Invented by Charles Chamberland in
1879
Most economical method of sterilization
Time required at 121 C is 15 mins at 15
lbs of pressure
Main Components of autoclave:
• Consists of vertical or horizontal
cylinder of stainless steel
• Lid , pressure gauge and a safety valve.
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23. ADVANTAGES
1. Short efficient cycle time.
2. Rapid and effective
3. Ability to process a wide range of
materials
4.Good penetration
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26. Ionizing radiations:
Ionizing radiation
includes X-Rays
and Gamma rays.
Cause mutations in
DNA and produce
peroxides.
These are
commercially used
for sterilization of
disposable items.
(cold sterilization).
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27. Nonionizing radiation
Non ionizing
radiation includes
UV light and
Infrared.
Affects 3-D
structure of
Proteins and
nucleic acids.
Suitable for
transparent
fluids, and surfaces
of objects.
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28. CHEMICAL METHODS
In Chemical methods of Sterilization
we use various chemical agents that
includes,
1) Phenolic compounds
2) Alcohols
3) Aldehydes
4) Gaseous sterilizers
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29. 1. Phenols and Phenolics:
Phenol
acts
as
protoplasmic
poison, penetrates & disrupts cell
wall and cause bacterial death by
inactivation of essential enzyme
systems.
Used for decontamination of
hospital
laboratory
noncritical
items.
environment
surfaces,
medical
&
including
&
for
surgical
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30. 2. Alcohols:
Kill bacteria (bactericidal), fungi
and viruses.
Act by denaturing proteins and
disrupting cell membranes.
. Used as skin antiseptic to
wipe microbes off skin before
injections.
Also used for disinfection of
thermometer, probes and
external surfaces of
stethoscope.
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31. 3. Aldehydes:
Inactivate proteins by
forming covalent cross
links with several
functional groups.
Commonly used
aldehyde is FORMALIN
(37% aqueous solution).
used extensively to
inactivate viruses &
bacteria in vaccines.
Also used to sterilize
metal instruments.
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32. 4. Gaseous Sterilizers:
Denature proteins, by
replacing functional
groups with alkyl
groups. Also reacts with
DNA & RNA.
These includes
1) Ethylene Oxide
2) Formaldehyde gas
3) Ozone…….
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34. STERILIZATION MONITORING
There are 3 methods of monitoring
sterilization:
Mechanical techniques
Chemical indicators
Biological indicators
These parameters evaluate both the
sterilization conditions and
procedure’s effectiveness
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35.
MECHANICAL INDICATORS: Includes
assessing cycle time,temperature and
pressure by observing the displays on the
sterlizers
CHEMICAL INDICATORS: They allow
detection of equipment malfuctioning and
help in identifying procedural errors
BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS: Most
accepted for monitoring sterilization
process
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