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MeSH Heading: Patient Isolators
Tree Number(s): E07.325.755
Unique ID: D010357
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010357
Scope Note: Equipment used to prevent contamination of and by patients, especially those with infections. This includes plastic surgical isolators and specially designed spaces used to protect patients.
Entry Term(s): Life Islands; Negative-Pressure Pods; Negative-Pressure Rooms; Negative-Pressure Wards
NLM Classification #: WX 147
Previous Indexing: Cross Infection/prevention & control (1966-1967); Equipment and Supplies, Hospital (1966-1967); Germ-Free Life (1966-1967)
Public MeSH Note: 68
History Note: 68
Date Established: 1968/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2020/06/17

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veterinary (VE)

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