Definition of the word surgical spirit

Pronunciation of vocabulary surgical spirit

surgical spiritnoun

tinh thần phẫu thuật

/ˌsɜːdʒɪkl ˈspɪrɪt//ˌsɜːrdʒɪkl ˈspɪrɪt/

Origin of the word surgical spirit

The term "surgical spirit" derived during the mid-19th century as a solution for disinfecting and sterilization purposes in medical surgeries. The spirit is nothing but a liquid solvent made by mixing 95% ethanol (alcohol) with water and a few drops of essential oils like menthol or camphor. In earlier times, healthcare professionals would use spirits like methanol, rectified spirit, or ether as surgical disinfectants, which would lead to adverse side effects and even burns on the skin. Hence, in 1861, a surgeon named Joseph Lister introduced the use of a combination of alcohol and water as a less risky alternative. Lister's research showed that alcohol, particularly ethanol, could effectively kill bacteria and viruses on the skin's surface. However, excessive amounts of alcohol would cause skin irritation and damage. By diluting alcohol with water and adding essential oils, Lister came up with a solution that was more effective and less detrimental to the patient's skin. The term "surgical spirit" came about as it was intended for use in surgical procedures that required a disinfectant. The spirit's function is still as crucial today as it was then, and it is a widely used antiseptic in various medical applications such as cleansing wounds, sterilizing medical equipment, and disinfecting surfaces in hospitals.

Example of vocabulary surgical spiritnamespace

  • The surgeon wiped the surgical site with surgical spirit to sterilize the area before making an incision.

    Bác sĩ phẫu thuật lau sạch vị trí phẫu thuật bằng cồn phẫu thuật để khử trùng khu vực đó trước khi rạch da.

  • The hospital supply room ran out of surgical spirit, forcing the operating team to postpone several surgeries until a new shipment arrived.

    Phòng cung cấp của bệnh viện đã hết nhu yếu phẩm phẫu thuật, buộc nhóm phẫu thuật phải hoãn một số ca phẫu thuật cho đến khi có lô hàng mới.

  • The nurse dropped a vial of surgical spirit and had to thoroughly clean the floor with more surgical spirit to prevent any contamination.

    Y tá đã đánh rơi một lọ cồn phẫu thuật và phải lau sạch sàn nhà bằng nhiều cồn phẫu thuật hơn để tránh bị nhiễm bẩn.

  • The operating theater was filled with the strong odor of surgical spirit as the team prepared the patient for the procedure.

    Phòng phẫu thuật tràn ngập mùi cồn phẫu thuật nồng nặc khi nhóm bác sĩ chuẩn bị cho bệnh nhân trước khi tiến hành phẫu thuật.

  • The orthopedic surgeon used surgical spirit to clean the intricate joint before replacing a damaged hip.

    Bác sĩ phẫu thuật chỉnh hình đã sử dụng cồn phẫu thuật để làm sạch khớp phức tạp trước khi thay thế hông bị tổn thương.

  • The medical assistant carefully labeled the bottle of surgical spirit, ensuring that it was clearly marked as a disinfectant.

    Trợ lý y tế cẩn thận dán nhãn chai cồn phẫu thuật, đảm bảo rằng trên đó ghi rõ là thuốc khử trùng.

  • The anesthesiologist asked the surgical team to apply surgical spirit to the patient's skin prior to administering the anesthesia.

    Bác sĩ gây mê yêu cầu nhóm phẫu thuật bôi cồn phẫu thuật lên da bệnh nhân trước khi tiến hành gây mê.

  • The surgical technician filled arovac laparoscopy bag with saline solution and added a few drops of surgical spirit as a sterilizing agent.

    Kỹ thuật viên phẫu thuật đã đổ đầy dung dịch muối vào túi nội soi arovac và thêm vài giọt cồn phẫu thuật để khử trùng.

  • The surgeon wiped the surgical tools with surgical spirit before placing them in the sterilization equipment to prevent any contamination.

    Bác sĩ phẫu thuật lau sạch dụng cụ phẫu thuật bằng cồn phẫu thuật trước khi đặt chúng vào thiết bị khử trùng để tránh nhiễm bẩn.

  • The hospital's infection prevention and control team periodically checked the inventory of surgical spirit to make sure that there was an adequate supply on hand.

    Nhóm kiểm soát và phòng ngừa nhiễm trùng của bệnh viện thường xuyên kiểm tra kho cồn phẫu thuật để đảm bảo có đủ nguồn cung cấp.

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