Clearly delimited area where complete aseptic conditions are maintained and shall be an area free of microorganisms.
Objective:
To avoid contamination of the field to prevent possible patient infections and subsequent complications.
Equipment:
Sterile equipment: drapes, forceps, scalpel handle, etc.
Material:
– Sterile material: gauze, compresses, gloves, gowns, dressings, etc. – Nursing records.
Procedure:
– Antiseptic hand washing. – Inform the patient of the dimensions of the field to avoid sudden movements that could contaminate the field. – Make sure that the package to prepare the sterile field is clean and dry. – Place sterile field: open sterile drape with fingertips touching only the corners. – Put on gown, mask and gloves (all sterile). – Place the sterile elements to be used in the field following the order to be used. – Place sterile forceps to pick up gauze, compresses, etc.
Observations:
– Avoid spilling liquids on the field because it can favor the penetrability of germs. -Every sterile field is no longer sterile when it is neglected. – Keep doors closed and movements reduced to a minimum in areas where sterile procedures are performed. – Do not set up a sterile field before the scheduled time of use.
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