Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Patient Isolators

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

16 entry terms
  • Isolator, Patient
  • Isolators, Patient
  • Patient Isolator
  • Life Islands
  • Negative-Pressure Pods
  • Negative-Pressure Rooms
  • Negative-Pressure Wards
  • Life Island
  • Negative Pressure Pods
  • Negative Pressure Rooms
  • Negative Pressure Wards
  • Negative-Pressure Pod
  • Negative-Pressure Room
  • Negative-Pressure Ward
  • Room, Negative-Pressure
  • Ward, Negative-Pressure

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Cross Infection/prevention & control (1966-1967)
  • Equipment and Supplies, Hospital (1966-1967)
  • Germ-Free Life (1966-1967)

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Tree Number

  1. E07w.325.755

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NLM Classification

WX 147

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Patient Isolators. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010357. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010357
  2. Patient Isolators. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73230752