Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT): Theory and Practice

These flashcards cover key terminology and definitions related to aseptic techniques and practices in healthcare, specifically focusing on ANTT.

Asepsis

The absence of potentially pathogenic microorganisms.

Medical Asepsis

A clean technique aimed at reducing the number of microorganisms.

Surgical Asepsis

A sterile technique aimed at eliminating all microorganisms from an object or area.

Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)

A practice framework designed to maintain asepsis during clinical procedures.

Key Parts and Key Sites

Specific elements of an aseptic procedure that must be protected from contamination.

General Aseptic Field

A workspace that promotes asepsis when key parts and/or sites can be easily protected.

Critical Aseptic Field

A workspace that is managed as a key-part and utilized when key parts/sites are large or numerous.

Micro Critical Aseptic Field

A technique to ensure the asepsis of key parts using caps, sheaths, and packaging.

Non-Touch Technique

A critical skill to protect key parts and key sites from contamination.

Risk Assessment in ANTT

The process of evaluating potential contamination risks based on procedure complexity and patient condition.