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Throw away in an approved Bio-Hazard container, available at any Pharmacy or health facility for smaller items. Always assume contamination, unless only you have touched the sterile item(s).
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What should you do if you suspect an article is no longer sterile?
Throw away in an approved Bio-Hazard container, available at any Pharmacy or health facility for smaller items. Always assume contamination, unless only you have touched the sterile item(s).
How should you store sterile saline once opened?
Once it is opened you should dispose of it. Once oxygen reaches the substance it is no longer sterile and hence using it could cause infection.
What does a sell - by date tell you?
the recommended time by which the article should be sold. Or, a time after which the article is no longer considered desirable
How long is a bottle of normal saline considered sterile after opening?
A bottle of normal saline is considered sterile for up to 24 hours after opening. After this period, the saline solution may no longer be considered sterile and should be discarded to prevent the risk of contamination and infection.
How should a sterile packaged be handled?
Using sterile gloves and making sure it does not touch any non-sterile/contaminated objects
How soon should treatment begin after meningococcemia is suspected?
Treatment should begin when the diagnosis is suspected and should not be delayed waiting for positive cultures.
What is the minimum distance a non sterile person should remain from a sterile field?
10 feet
What is the minimum distance a non- sterile person should remain from a sterile field?
10 feet
When wearing sterile gloves where should hands be kept?
When wearing sterile gloves, hands should be kept above the level of the waist and away from any non-sterile surfaces to maintain sterility. It’s important to handle only sterile items and avoid touching anything that could compromise the sterile field. Additionally, movement should be minimized to reduce the risk of contamination.
What action should be taken if contamination is suspected with a multidoes vials?
All multidose vials needs to be properly discarded per facility protocol. Once contaminated they can no longer be used.
If iron overdose is suspected what should you do?
If overdose is suspected, the patient should contact poison control and/or seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Should a bandage be applied with sterile technique?
If the bandage comes in contact with an open wound, then yes it should. If a bandage is securing a sterile dressing that completely covers the wound, then as the sterile field is already intact, simple prophylacsis will do.
