Credeisation

Credeization is the preventive instillation of an antibacterial agent (O-Septonex gtt.) into the eyes of newborns immediately after birth. This prevents gonococcal conjunctivitis. Previously, a solution of silver nitrate was used.

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References

VOKURKA, Martin, et al. Velký lékařský slovník [online]. Maxdorf, ©2015. [cit. 2019-02-05]. <http://lekarske.slovniky.cz/pojem/kredeizace>.