Test 7 Scrubbing, Gowning, and closed Gloving Flashcards
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What is the purpose of surgical scrub?
minimize microflora on hands and arms
provide bacteriostatic film ti inhibit regrowth
Skin cannot be sterilized
What are the 2 methods for surgical scrubs?
Anatomical method= strokes
Timed method= specific time on each section
-typically 3min per arm
What are the 2 ways to scrub the hands/arms?
Scrub brush- primary
waterless solution- can be used for next case
What can the scrub brush solutions be?
Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG)
Povidone Iodine (PVP-I)
Chloroxylenol (PCMX)
How many planes are on the hand
4
1.5 minutes
How many planes are om the arm?
3
1.5 minutes
What is the process for the waterless solution?
1 pump- dip fingertips then rest of arm
repeat with other hand
3rd pump- both hands