"Decontamination" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The removal of contaminating material, such as radioactive materials, biological materials, or CHEMICAL WARFARE AGENTS, from a person or object.
| Descriptor ID |
D003666
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N06.850.780.325
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Decontamination" by people in Profiles.
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Cardiac surgeons' concerns, perceptions, and responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Card Surg. 2021 Sep; 36(9):3040-3051.
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A Practical Decontamination Framework for COVID-19 Front-line Workers Returning Home. Ann Surg. 2020 08; 272(2):e129-e131.
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Work systems analysis of sterile processing: decontamination. BMJ Qual Saf. 2020 04; 29(4):320-328.
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In situ evaluation of a persistent disinfectant provides continuous decontamination within the clinical environment. Am J Infect Control. 2019 06; 47(6):732-734.
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State, regional, and local preparedness for radiation and other emergencies. J S C Med Assoc. 2012 Jun; 108(3):66-8.
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Parenteral nutrition therapy over the next 5-10 years: where are we heading? JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2012 Mar; 36(2 Suppl):56S-61S.
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Re-use of explanted osteosynthesis devices: a reliable and inexpensive reprocessing protocol. Injury. 2011 Oct; 42(10):1101-6.
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Recognition and management of acute pesticide poisoning. Am Fam Physician. 2002 Apr 15; 65(8):1599-604.