To avoid possible acid reflux complications, take vitamin C supplements with a meal. As well, consider taking a buffered form of vitamin C, which may help those who are sensitive to ascorbic acid. There is also an esterified form of vitamin C available for those who suffer regularly from acid reflux.
Asepsis (a- not + septicus Latin- characterized by putrefaction.) is the state of being free from disease-causing micro-organisms (such as pathogenic bacteria, viruses, pathogenic fungi, and parasites).
This is achieved by isolation precautions, in which the objects in the patient's environment are protected from contamination or disinfected as soon as possible after contamination. surgical asepsis the exclusion of all microorganisms before they can enter an open surgical wound or contaminate a sterile field during surgery. See accompanying table. Measures taken include sterilization of all instruments, drapes, and all other inanimate objects that may come in contact with the surgical wound.