10/30/12

Adding Sterile Items to a Sterile Field

Goal: The sterile field is created without contamination, the sterile supplies are not contaminated, and the patient remains free of exposure to potential infection-causing microorganisms.

1. Perform hand hygiene and put on PPE, if indicated.

2. Identify the patient. Explain the procedure to the patient.

3. Check that the sterile, packaged drape and supplies are dry and unopened. Also note expiration date, making sure that the date is still valid.

4. Select a work area that is waist level or higher.

5. Prepare sterile field as described in Skill 4-3 or Skill 4-4.

6. Add sterile item:

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