Letter: i

Produced early in response to a pathogen. Primary seen in the blood. Efficient against bacteria and activates complement.

The immune systems inhibited ability to respond to antigenic stimuli; caused by disease or the use of certain drugs.

Any chemical, pharmacological, physical, or immunologic agent that inhibits the immune response.

Opposition to blood flow in the circulatory system.

A central line access port is implanted subcutaneously. It provides the patient requiring chronic treatment more freedom and fewer opportunities for infection while being more discrete. Patients requiring frequent treatments are not candidates for implanted ports as frequent punctures can break down the skin covering the port.

Incision and Drainage

International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel
Management

Usually an adverse condition or complication resulting from the activity of a physician, surgeon, exposure to the healthcare environment, or hospital service.

Inspiratory Capacity

Intracranial Pressure; also Infection Control Practitioner or Professional