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Name the general body areas that are sterile Why is the inside of the intestine not sterile like many other organs?
I know the heart & brain are two sterile areas. The intestine has normal flora (bacteria) that deals with waste products.
What are non-sterile body parts?
Non-sterile body parts are areas of the body that have naturally occurring bacteria and microorganisms present, such as the mouth, skin, and intestines. These areas are not completely free of germs but are in balance with the body's natural defenses.
What parts of the surgical gown are considered sterile?
In a surgical gown, the sterile areas typically include the front of the gown from the chest level down to the sterile field, as well as the sleeves from the cuff to the elbow. The back of the gown and areas below the waist are generally considered non-sterile. Additionally, the areas around the neck and the ties at the back are also non-sterile. Proper handling and donning techniques are essential to maintain sterility in these designated areas.
What area of the body is considered sterile?
The areas of the body that we consider sterile are those part of the body that are not exposed to the environment. Our skin is home to vast numbers of several different types of microbes as or the openings that lead deep within. All of the organs inside our body should be considered sterile with the exception of the lumen of the G.I. tract. While the intestines are an organ inside us it houses materials that where once exposed the the environment and is home to microbes as well. Now there are times that bacteria can penetrate our organs and become infected but under normall circumstances you consider them sterile.
What is the principle of accuracy when using aseptic technique?
PRINCIPLES 1. Only sterile items are used within the sterile field. 2. Gowns are considered sterile only from waist to shoulders level in front and the sleeves. 3. Tables are sterile only at table level. 4. Persons who are sterile touch only sterile items or areas; persons who are not sterile touch only unsterile items or areas. 5. Unsterile persons avoid reaching over a sterile field; sterile persons avoid leaning over an unsterile area. 6. Edges of anything that encloses sterile contents are considered unsterile. 7. Sterile field is created as close as possible to time of use. 8. Sterile areas are continuously kept in view. 9. Sterile persons keep well within the sterile area. 10. Sterile persons keep contact with sterile areas to a minimum. 11. Unsterile persons avoid sterile areas 12. Destruction of integrity of microbial barriers results in contamination. 13.Microorganisms must be kept to an irreducible minimum
What are the principles of aseptic technique and their rationale?
1. Only Sterile Items Are Used Within the Sterile Field. 2. Gowns Are Considered Sterile Only from the Wiast to Shoulder Level in Front and the Sleeves. 3. Tables Are Sterile Only at Table Level. 4. Persons Who Are Sterile Touch Only Sterile Items or Areas; Persons Who Are Not Sterile Touch Only Unsterile Items or Areas. 5. Edges of Anything That Encloses Sterile Contents Are Considered Unsterile. 6. Sterile Field Is Created as Close as Possible to Time of Use. 7. Sterile Areas Are Continuously Kept in View. 8. Sterile Persons keep Well within the Sterile Area. 9. Sterile Persons Keep Contact with Sterile Areas to a Minimum. 10. Destruction of Integrity of Microbial Barriers Results in Contamination.
What area of the body is naturally sterile?
None
What are sterile drapes?
linens placed on the patient or around the field to delineate sterile areas. Drapes or wrapped kits of equipment are opened in such a way that the contents do not touch non-sterile items
Is vagina the cleanest part of a woman's body?
The areas of the body that we consider sterile are those part of the body that are not exposed to the environment. Our skin is home to vast numbers of several different types of microbes as or the openings that lead deep within. All of the organs inside our body should be considered sterile with the exception of the lumen of the G.I. tract. While the intestines are an organ inside us it houses materials that where once exposed the the environment and is home to microbes as well. Now there are times that bacteria can penetrate our organs and become infected but under normall circumstances you consider them sterile.
How does sterile affect the body?
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What is the function of Ringer's solution?
Ringer's is a sterile solution of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride in purified water, used as a fluid and electrolyte replacer and can be used as an irrigating physiologic salt solution. It is nearly the same as the fluid found in sterile areas of your body.
What are the four sterile sites in the human body?
The four sterile sites in the human body are the brain, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and the internal tissues and organs. These sites are typically free from normal microbiota and are considered to be sterile environments within the body.
