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Gloves

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Sinuses

Any of the eight cavities within the skull that are connected with the nasal…

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Sinusitis

Inflammation or infection of any of the draining (sinus) cavities of the skull.

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Sinuvertebral space

A cavity or channel within the vertebrae.

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SIS

Surgical Infection Society

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SCIP

Surgical Care Improvement Project

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SCIP 10 initiative (Normothermia)

SCIP 10 replaces reference to maintaining normothermia for colorectal patients only, to include the…

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Scrub

Member of the surgical team who wears a sterile gown and gloves and assists…

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SDD

Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract

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Sebaceous Gland

Hospital-acquired pneumonia, HAP, nosocomial, HAI, healthcare-associated infection, ventilator-associated pneumonia, VAP, biofilm, oral care, pathogens

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Sebum

Oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands; prevents hair and skin from drying out…

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Second intention healing

Healing in which the wound is allowed to close from the bottom upward by…

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Secondary bacterial pneumonia

Occurs during or after the primary influenza infection has made tissues vulnerable to attack.…