Microbiology & Infection Principles for Anesthesia Technicians

Microbiology and infection prevention help anesthesia technicians and technologists reduce the risk of transmitting microorganisms during equipment setup, airway support, patient care, turnover, cleaning, and reprocessing. Understanding how infection spreads provides the foundation for safer handling of anesthesia equipment and supplies.

This lesson covers the chain of infection, Standard Precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, Transmission-Based Precautions, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, sharps safety, occupational exposure, and the anesthesia technician's role in preventing cross-contamination.