NUR 324 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Parenteral Nutrition, Personal Protective Equipment, Asepsis
29 Sep 2016
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Surgical asepsis or sterile technique prevents contamination of an open wound, serves to isolate the operative area from the unsterile environment, and maintains a sterile field for surgery. It demands the highest level of aseptic technique and requires that all areas be kept free of infectious microorganisms. Anytime you question whether something is sterile or not, assume it"s not. Important to understand the consequences of our actions and speak up if we believe something isn"t sterile or if we mess up. For surgical procedures, see the surgical attire procedure. ) Grasp the sterile item wrapped in paper or linen in your non-dominant hand. Open with dominant hand being careful to not touch object. Grasp the outer surface of the first side flap and open it fully to the side. Secure all flaps in your non-dominant hand to avoid dangling, which. Grasp the outer surface of the inner flap and open it toward you.
