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1.4.4 Surgical AttireThe human body is a major source of micro-organisms that can cause infections to theclients. Shedding of bacteria from hair, skin, as well as organisms expelled from nose andmouth during talking, sneezing breathing etc. can lead to severe post procedureinfections.Surgical attire includes caps, mask, goggles, water proof apron, gown, gloves,footwear/shoe covers etc. Just wearing the attire is not enough to completely protect theprovider as well as client from infections; the technique of wearing surgical attire shouldbe absolutely aseptic to maintain its effectiveness. Only clean, dry and intact attire will be an effective barrier againstmicroorganisms. It is not necessary to sterilize the caps and masks, as they do not come in directcontact with the client.All the precautions should be taken not to touch the outside of any sterile clothing whilewearing it.Fig 6: Complete Surgical Attire22
Unit 1.5Reducing Risk of Infection during Clinical ProcedureThis unit talks about various techniques to maintain asepsis in hospital settings bymaintaining sterile field, safe environment and safe disposal of infected article.Learning Objectives:• To maintain sterility or high level disinfection in desired areas and articles.• Maintaining safe environment in surgical area.1.5.1 Aseptic TechniqueAseptic technique refers to the practices performed during a clinical procedure that helpto reduce the risk of post procedure infections in clients.Aseptic techniques includes –• Handwashing and surgical hand scrub• Using barriers• Preparing a client for clinical procedure• Maintaining a sterile/ high-level disinfected field• Performing safe operative technique• Maintaining a safe environment in the surgical/ procedure area.Handwashing and surgical hand scrubThe details of Handwashing and scrubbing have been described in the earlier sections.Using barriersAppropriate use of barrier helps reducing risk of infections to client as well as health careprovider. The details of barrier techniques are covered in earlier sections.Preparing a client for clinical procedureClient preparation is done to reduce the number of microorganisms from client’s skin,vagina or cervix by using an antiseptic solution.Shaving the surgical / procedure site is no longer recommended, since shaving causessmall nicks and breaks in the skin and then these might become ideal places for bacterialgrowth. Hair around the surgical/ procedure site may be clipped very short. If shaving hasto be done, use antimicrobial soap and water or shave dry. Shaving should be doneimmediately before the procedure to reduce the risk of infection.For part preparation, use sterile cotton balls or pieces of gauze held by a sterile spongeforceps, wipe the procedure site in circular motion, moving outward from the center, withany of the following antiseptics –23
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