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PRINCIPLES OF ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE

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  • Only sterile items are used within sterile field.
  • Sterile objects become unsterile when touched by unsterile objects.
  • Sterile items that are out of vision or below the waist level of the nurse are considered unsterile.
  • Sterile objects can become unsterile by prolong exposure to airborne microorganisms.
  • Fluids flow in the direction of gravity.
  • Moisture that passes through a sterile object draws microorganism from unsterile surfaces above or below to the surface by capillary reaction.
  • The edges of a sterile field are considered unsterile.
  • The skin cannot be sterilized and is unsterile.
  • Conscientiousness, alertness and honesty are essential qualities in maintaining surgical asepsis
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One Response to “PRINCIPLES OF ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE”
  1. elana says:

    what are the conditions of poor aseptic teqnique

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