Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)
Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781111306663
Author: Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To provide: The historical figures in medicines that were credited with identifying the need for the aseptic techniques in order to reduce wound infections.

Introduction: Aseptic techniques are the set of practices and procedures followed to prevent the contamination and the transmission of pathogens that cause infections. Health care professionals generally use aseptic techniques to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

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