Aseptic Techniques and Sterile Practices

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Aseptic Technique

A procedure used to prevent contamination and protect the patient from infection.

Surgical Asepsis

Protection against infection before, during, and after surgery by using sterile techniques.

Medical Asepsis

The removal or destruction of infected material.

Invasive Procedure

Any medical procedure that involves penetration of body tissues.

Contamination Causes

Common causes include contaminated instruments, gloves, wet sterile fields, and blown microorganisms.

Surgical Team

A team consisting of the surgeon, surgical assistant, nurses, anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, and radiologic technologist.

Radiographic Imaging Equipment

Mobile equipment and C-arms used in the operating room for fluoroscopy.

Disinfection

The process of removing as many microorganisms as possible from a surface by physical or chemical means.

Methods of Sterilization

Includes steam under pressure and chemical sterilization.

Sterile Field

A designated area that is free from all microorganisms, important for surgical procedures.