Sterile Principals Intro 11th ED 2024 Student PDF

Objectives: 1. Explain the difference between medical and surgical asepsis. 2. Define the principles of surgical asepsis. Readings: Potter & Perry:  Chapter 28 (Principles of Surgical Asepsis & Sterile Principals )  Chapter 48 (First aid for wounds, Dressings, and Cleaning skin & Drain sites,...

Objectives: 1. Explain the difference between medical and surgical asepsis. 2. Define the principles of surgical asepsis. Readings: Potter & Perry:  Chapter 28 (Principles of Surgical Asepsis & Sterile Principals )  Chapter 48 (First aid for wounds, Dressings, and Cleaning skin & Drain sites, Basic Skin Cleaning -stop at Skin closures) Thinking Points: 1. Have you ever observed surgical asepsis? If yes, in what setting? 2. How many principles of surgical asepsis does the Potter and Perry textbook list? Media: Clinical Skills: Essentials Collection Videos:  Establishing and Maintaining a Sterile Field  Adding Items to a Sterile Field  Using a Pre-packaged Sterile Kit Clinical Validations: (future validations-see calendar) Sterile gloving Sterile dressing change Sterile urinary catheterization Key Terms: see assigned readings Clean Sterile Aseptic or Medical Surgical Asepsis Asepsis IE: Injections IE: Handwashing IV Insertion Clean gloves Surgical dressing change Clean Mask Catheterization Gown Surgical procedure Isolation Precautions Obstetric/Delivery Definition:  Process by which an object becomes unclean or unsterile A sterile objects remains sterile only when touched by another sterile object Only sterile objects may be placed on a sterile field. A sterile object or field out of the range of vision or an object held below a person’s waist is contaminated. A sterile object or field becomes contaminated by prolonged exposure to air. When a sterile surface comes in contact with a wet, contaminated surface, the sterile object or field becomes contaminated by capillary action. Fluid flows in the directions of gravity. The edges of a sterile field (2.5 cm or 1 inch) or container are considered to be contaminated. Conscientiousness, alertness, and honesty are essential qualities in maintaining sterility and patient safety.  If it is questionable = Contaminated  #8 is not in textbook