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Should tracheostomy care be sterile or aseptic?
sterile
How should a sterile packaged be handled?
Using sterile gloves and making sure it does not touch any non-sterile/contaminated objects
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
Why opthalmic preparations are made sterile?
these are administered into eye cavity...so to maintain PH ...it should be sterile
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.
What is sterile technique what dose this involve when should this be used?
Sterile technique is a procedure that includes the medical and the laboratory techniques like with cultures. Sterile technique includes techniques such as flame sterilization and it should be used in hospital operating theatres.
What does the future hold for a sterile processing technician?
A sterile processing technician should have a secure future as sterile surfaces will always be necessary. Surgical instruments and operating rooms must be clean and sterile at all times to prevent infection.
Can you touch a prep area with sterile gloves?
Can you? Yes. Should you? No.
What should never placed on a burn?
dry sterile dressing
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.
How can you clean you lip piercing?
Listerine should make it sterile and should clean the site
