soap

SOAP /SOAP / a device for conceptualizing the process of recording the progress notes in the problem-oriented record (see under record ): S indicates subjective data obtained from the patient and others close to him; O designates objective data obtained by observation, physical examination, diagnostic studies, etc.; A refers to assessment of the patient's status through analysis of the problem, possible interaction of the problems, and changes in the status of the problems; P designates the plan for patient care.

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soap (sop) any compound of one or more fatty acids, or their equivalents, with an alkali; it is detergent and is used as a cleanser.

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soap (sp)

n.

1. A cleansing agent that is made from a mixture of the sodium salts of various fatty acids of natural oils and fats.

2. A metallic salt of a fatty acid, as of aluminum or iron.

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soap v.

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soap,

n a salt or mixture of salts, of aliphatic acids, such as palmitic, stearic, or oleic acid, with sodium or potassium used for cleaning purposes.

soap, antimicrobial

n hand cleanser infused with ingredients to reduce the number of microorganisms found on the skin.

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SOAP

acronym for subjective data, objective data, assessment, plan, the way the progress notes are organized in problem-oriented medical record keeping.

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soap

any compound of one or more fatty acids, or their equivalents, with an alkali. Soap is a detergent and is employed in liniments and enemas and in making pills. It is also a mild aperient, antacid and antiseptic.

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green soap

a potassium soap made by saponification of vegetable oils, excluding coconut oil and palm kernel oil, without the removal of glycerin; it is the chief ingredient of green soap tincture.

medicated soap

those containing additional ingredients, usually for the treatment of skin disorders, e.g. insecticides, keratolytics, antiseptics, antipruritics.

soap poisoning

common dishwashing and laundry soaps can be a source of poisoning for dogs and cats. There can be gastrointestinal and neurologic signs.

soft soap (medicinal)

green soap.

soap substitute

detergents or cleansing creams for cleaning the skin, especially removing greasy films or glandular exudates.