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Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond (SMS)

SMS is a three-layer polypropylene fabric technology developed by Halyard. The top and bottom…

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Sputum

Mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea.

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SSI

Surgical Site Infection

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Stagnant hypoxia

Hypoxia caused by conditions of extremely low blood flowrates to the tissues despite adequate…

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Standard gowns

Same as Non-Reinforced Gowns from Halyard.

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Standard mask

A three-layer mask: an inner facing layer, a filtration layer, and an outer facing…

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Standard Precautions

Also known as Universal Precautions: precautions designed to reduce the risk of transmission of…

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Staphylococcus

A type of bacteria that causes what is commonly called a Staph infection and…

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static

The suffix used to designate inhibitory treatments such as bacteriostatic or fungistatic. Organisms are…

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Static lung compliance (CstCl)

The change in lung volume per unit change in pressure under conditions of no…

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Stellate ganglion

A complex sympathetic ganglion in the lower cervical region, formed by the fusion of…

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