Hospital emergency codes alert staff to various on-site emergencies. Codes are posted on hospital placards and employee identification badges. Codes vary widely by location and hospital type
Medical physics applies physics to prevent, diagnose and treat human diseases. Became recognized as health profession in 2008 by ILO. Medical physicists specialize in radiation oncology, imaging, nuclear medicine
Disinfectants destroy microorganisms on inert surfaces. Sterilization kills all life, disinfectants only destroy microorganisms. Sanitizers clean and disinfect simultaneously, disinfectants kill more germs. Bacterial endospores are most resistant to disinfectants
Studies investigate patient satisfaction and safety in sedation administration. Research explores nursing students' professional communication perceptions. Studies examine sexual harassment among operating room nurses. Research examines evidence-based practice among Palestinian nurses. Studies assess nutritional care in palliative care units
Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria are normally harmless in intestines. Can become dangerous when entering other body parts. Risk increases with health conditions like diabetes and cancer. Transmitted through direct contact, mainly in hospitals
Extravasation occurs when chemotherapy drugs leak from blood vessels onto skin. Most commonly happens at IV needle insertion site. Can be irritant (mild) or vesicant (severe)