Sterile technique

Question 1

13 principles of sterile technique

Answer 1

1. The sterile team wears sterile attire
2. When in doubt, discard
3. Tables are sterile only at top level

4.Sterile to sterile; unsterile to unsterile

5. Once opened; use at once and do not reuse

6.Below the top of a sterile table is unsterile

7. A sterile field is created as close as possible to the scheduled time of use

8.Sterile areas must be constantly kept insight

9. Sterile persons should maintain sterility
10. Sterile persons limit contact with sterile areas
11. Unsterile persons avoid sterile areas
12. Once the sterile pack or drape is damaged,it becomes contaminated
13. Microorganisms must be at a minimum level