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pt. care surgical asepsis

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Chemical sterilization   immersion of clean items in a bath of germicidal solution and a sterile water rinse. Least effective. Considered high level disinfection Used to sterilize devices that come into contact with mucous membranes.  
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Autoclave sterilization   provides steam sterilization under pressure.Most common. Quickest and most convenient. Sterilizes anything that can withstand heat and moisture  
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Conventional Gas sterilization   combo fo gases and temps. For items that would be damaged by high temps.  
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Gas Plasma sterilization   items are cleaned wrapped and placed in a mobile unit where low temp hydrogen peroxide gas plasma kills microogranisms and spores. Used to sterilize endoscopes, fiberoptic devices, microsurgical equipment and powdered instruments  
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dry heat sterilization   similar to an oven used to sterilize items that are sealed.  
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Sterility indicators   chemical, biological, gamma,  
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sterile fields   microorganisms free area prepared for the use of sterile supplies and equipment  
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considered sterile if:   clean, dry unopened. exp. date has not been exceeded sterility indicators indicate sterility.  
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procedures that require skin prep   puncture, incision.  
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open method sterile gloving   used by rts who will not be gowning, but need sterile gloves to prepare a sterile field. Use when assisting.  
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closed method sterile gloving   used by anyone gowning for a sterile procedure . Used when performing.  
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