Clinical Guidelines Flashcards
Attire for aseptic technique of wound management (3)
- Sterile gloves
- Cap
- Mask
Equipment for aseptic technique of wound management(3)
- Sterile instruments
- Sterile bandage
- Sterile drapes
Environment for aseptic technique of wound management
Clean, no dental table
Patient prep for aseptic technique of wound management should be
Surgical prep
To prevent progressive contamination during aseptic wound management you should do what
Replace contaminated instruments after each level of cleaning
Temporary bandages prevent further contamination of wounds. What should a temporary bandage be? (3)
- Sterile
- Moistened- 0.9% NaCl or LRS
- +/- Antimicrobial in saline
Hair removal is helpful for the wound cleaning process. What three things do you want to keep in mind during this process to prevent further contamination
- Protect wound with sterile gauze
- Sterile water lube
- Clip wide to evaluate surrounding area
What is intrinsic foreign debris that should be removed from a wound to prevent further contamination
- Hair
2.Normal bacterial flora in an abnormal location
Anything that touches the wound needs to be….
Sterile
When applying antiseptics to wounds, they need to be properly…..
Diluted (could cause harm if not properly diluted)