Advanced Nursing Skills Unit 4 Asepsis Absence of infection Freedom from germs 2 types of asepsis: Medical Surgical.

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Advanced Nursing Skills Unit 4

Asepsis Absence of infection Freedom from germs 2 types of asepsis: Medical Surgical

Medical Asepsis Reduce number and transmission of microorganisms clean technique disinfection

Medical Asepsis Techniques Handwashing Barriers (gown/glove) Environment control Standard precaution

Surgical Asepsis Eliminate microbes and spores sterile technique sterilization - pathogens & spores destroyed

How do we sterilize? Heat Chemical Autoclave Radiation

What needs to be sterilized? Anything that: contacts open skin goes into sterile body cavity punctures the skin

Why surgical asepsis? Areas free of microbes must be protected need to destroy before enter the body

When is surgical asepsis used? Surgery Invasive procedures Dressing changes Parenteral meds Safety precautions

Skin CANNOT be sterilized!!!

Principles of Surgical Asepsis

Sterile Packages Check date first Wash hands Explain to patient Open farside first

Pouring Sterile Solutions If new: Pour into sterile container If used: Pour some out 1st

Sterile Gloving Handwash before and after!!!