Aseptic Non-Touch Technique Flashcards
1
Q
How does ANTT improve aseptic techniques?
A
- Teaches principles applicable across all clinical procedures (ANTT Approach)
- Prescribes effective aseptic practice for common procedures via guidelines
- Ensures pre-requisite foundations for safe aseptic techniques are in place
2
Q
What is the Acronym for ANTT?
A
- A lways decontaminate hands
- N ever contaminate key parts of equipment/Patients
- T ouch non key-parts with confidence
- T ake appropriate IPC precautions
3
Q
When do we do “A?”
A
- Before patient contact
- After patieint contact
- After bodily fluid contact
- After contact with patienit’s surroundings
- Removing Gloves
4
Q
What do we mean by Active Key parts in “N?”
A
Active:
- Equipment that come into contact with Key Sites
- Liquid infusions connected to patients via medical device
- These could provide a route for transmission of pathogens
5
Q
What do we mean Inactive Key parts in “N?”
A
Inactive:
- Closed IV ports
- They must be rendered aspetic before reuse
6
Q
What does it mean to do “T?”
A
The skill of knowing which Key parts (Syringes) to identify and whether to touch them DIRECTLY or INDIRECTLY
7
Q
When do we do “T2”
A
Aseptic Field usage to control the environment
Also to protect Key-Parts and Key-Sites
8
Q
What are the two main Aseptic Fields?
A
Critical
Micro-Critical
9
Q
When do we use Critical Aseptic Fields?
A
- Key-Parts/Sites cannot be contained by covers and caps or handled by ANTT
- E.g. IV Central Line Placement
- E.g. Invasive surgery with large wounds
10
Q
When do we use Micro Critical Aseptic Fields?
A
- When a main General Aseptic Field does not need Critical Management
- Protection of Key-parts at all times with Caps and Covers
- Insnides of caps and covers are aseptic
11
Q
What is a General Aseptic Field and when is it established?
A
When Key-Parts are easily covered with caps and covers in MCAF.
Does not need critical management
Only involves gloves
