13 7 Using Sterile Techniques Many procedures require

Using Sterile Techniques (continued) • Important to differentiate between sterile and contaminated areas or

Using Sterile Techniques (continued) • Clean working area required • Handling of sterile supplies

Removing Articles from Sterile Wraps • Drop technique • Mitten technique • Transfer forceps

Wet Surfaces • Organisms and pathogens travel quickly through wet surfaces • If sterile

Sterile Gloves • Worn while performing sterile technique • Make sure tray is open

Sterile Gloves (continued) • When gloves are on, hold hands away from body and

Sterile Dressings • Obtain proper authorization • Use an infectious waste bag • Wear

Sterile Dressings (continued) • Cleanse wound or incision with correct technique • Apply inner

Sterile Dressings (continued) • Apply tape correctly to hold dressing in place • If

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13: 7 Using Sterile Techniques • Many procedures require use of sterile techniques to protect a patient from infection • Surgical asepsis keeps an object or area free from living organisms • Sterile: free from all organisms • Contaminated: organisms and pathogens present Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1

Using Sterile Techniques (continued) • Important to differentiate between sterile and contaminated areas or items while using sterile technique • Correct techniques must be strictly followed to maintain sterility and prevent contamination Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2

Using Sterile Techniques (continued) • Clean working area required • Handling of sterile supplies • Sterile field: area used for placement of sterile supplies • Rules of working within sterile area Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3

Wet Surfaces • Organisms and pathogens travel quickly through wet surfaces • If sterile item gets wet, contamination has occurred • Use extreme care while pouring solutions into sterile bowls Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5

Sterile Gloves • Worn while performing sterile technique • Make sure tray is open and all sterile items are ready before putting sterile gloves on your hands • Are sterile on the outside and contaminated on the inside • Observe correct technique when putting on sterile gloves Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6

Sterile Gloves (continued) • When gloves are on, hold hands away from body and above waist • Handle only sterile objects when wearing sterile gloves • Change gloves any time contamination occurs Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7

Sterile Dressings • Obtain proper authorization • Use an infectious waste bag • Wear disposable gloves for removing a dressing • Note type, color, and amount of drainage on dressing • Put on sterile gloves to cleanse area and apply new dressing Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8

Sterile Dressings (continued) • Cleanse wound or incision with correct technique • Apply inner and outer dressing, taking care to maintain sterility of dressings • Remove sterile gloves properly and dispose of properly Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9

Sterile Dressings (continued) • Apply tape correctly to hold dressing in place • If contamination occurs at any time during the procedure, start over • Commercially prepared sterile supplies are widely available Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10