Nursing Procedures

The process of gowning, closed gloving, offering a gown to a doctor, gloving another person, removing the gown, and removing the gloves in a sterile environment is crucial for maintaining asepsis and preventing contamination during surgical procedures. It's important to maintain cleanliness and sterility throughout these processes to minimize the risk of infection during surgical procedures. Clean attire should be free from dirt, while sterile attire should be autoclaved and free from microorg...

The surgical hand scrub procedure is a critical aspect of maintaining asepsis in the operating room environment. The procedure is detailed and involves several steps to ensure thorough cleaning and preparation of the hands and arms before surgery. Throughout the procedure, strict adherence to technique and attention to detail are emphasized to ensure optimal asepsis and reduce the risk of surgical site infections. If any contamination occurs during the process, it is essential to redo the entir...

The document outlines the essential components and purposes of operating room attire, emphasizing its role in maintaining a septic environment and protecting both patients and healthcare personnel during surgical procedures. It delineates between clean and sterile attire, detailing the requirements and considerations for each. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive guide for healthcare personnel on the proper attire required in the operating room, emphasizing the importance of infectio...

The document provides a detailed guide for healthcare workers on the proper procedures for both donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to minimize the risk of contamination and infection transmission. For donning PPE, it outlines steps such as ensuring the availability of necessary supplies, preparing for donning by wearing appropriate clothing and securing hair, inspecting PPE items for defects, and systematically putting on each piece of equipment starting from boo...