aseptic Technique Ch18

Free from disease causing microorganisms

Asepsis

Clean technique is used for what procedures

Medication administration

Enemas

Tube feedings

Daily hygiene

Sterile technique is used during what procedures

Catheterization

Surgical procedures

Drains

IV lines

Goals of aseptic technique

Protect pt from infection

Prevent spread of pathogens and or harmful microorganisms

Inanimate object when contaminated with infectious organisms can transfer disease to a new host

Fomite

Dirt and other impurities are removed by

Cleaning

number of microorganisms is reduced to a safe level

Sanitize

Removing most microorganisms

Not highly resistant ones

Not sufficient to completely prevent infection

Disinfecting

Removal or destruction of infected material

Medical asepsis

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

Surgical aspesis

Imaging procedure requiring aseptic technique

Angiography

Arthrography

Hysterosalpingography

Myelogram

Voiding cysturethrography

Gowns are considered sterile on the sleeves and the front from the waist up. The back of the gown and area below waist are considered

Unsterile