Adding Sterile Solutions to a Sterile Field

Adding Sterile Solutions to a Sterile Field

Equipment
■ An established sterile field.
■ Sterile bowl or receptacle.
■ The correct sterile solution.

Key Points
■ Use a sterile bowl or receptacle if the sterile field is fabric or at risk for strike-through.
■ Unwrap the sterile bowl and grasp it through the sterile wrapper as you place it near the edge of the sterile field. You may also place the bowl next to, instead of on, the sterile field.
■ Confirm that the sterile solution is correct, and that the expiration date has not passed.
■ To remove the cap from the solution bottle, lift it directly up. Then discard it.
■ Holding the bottle 4 to 6 inches above the bowl, carefully pour the needed amount of the solution into the bowl.
■ Discard the remaining solution.
■ Before donning sterile gloves to perform the procedure, double-check that all supplies have been added to the field. Do not leave a sterile field unattended. Do not turn your back to the sterile field.

Hold the bottle 4 to 6 in. above the bowl. Pour carefully