Sterlization Flashcards
What areas are sterile on a team member?
Front of the gown from waist to mid chest, Below the elbows to the forearm and gloved hand
when should the sterile field be set up?
As close to the procedure time as possible
True/ False Anything below the top of the table is considered non sterile.
True
How should sterile personnel pass eachother?
With their backs facing one another
Hoe far should sterile and non sterile individuals stay from the sterile field?
Sterile: 12 inches Non sterile: 18 inches
How should sterile team members pass the sterile field?
Facing the field to ensure no contamination
What flap gets dropped first when ensuring a sterile field?
The flap furthest away from the team members body
What is the last flap to get dropped?
The flap closest to the body