New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 30 - FAMILY AND CHILDREN HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Part 7 - PREVENTION OF INFANT BLINDNESS
Section 7.30.7.7 - DEFINITIONS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. "Conjunctiva" is the mucous membrane covering the anterior portion of the globe of the eye, reflected upon the lids and extending to their free edges.
B. "Conjunctivitis" is inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye.
C. "Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum" an acute or severe form of purulent conjunctivitis, caused by infection from Neisseria gonorrhea which may result in blindness if left untreated.
D. "Neisseria gonorrhea" A genus of gram-negative, aerobic diplococci of the family Neisseria; specifically the causative agent of gonorrhea and gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum.
E. "Prophylaxis" the prevention of disease; use of measures or agents to prevent the development or spread of disease.
F. "1 percent Silver Nitrate" AGNO3; a colorless or white crystal, 1 gram of which is soluble in 0.4cc of water and in 30cc. of alcohol; a prophylactic agent used against gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum.
G. "0.5 percent Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment" an antibiotic that is an effective and acceptable agent for prophylaxis of gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum.
H. "1 percent Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment" an antibiotic that is an effective and acceptable agent for prophylaxis of gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum.
