Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 18 TSC 426 short lesson, about 20 seconds
From Room to Field
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The idea
A sterile field is set up whenever skin is intentionally cut or punctured, a body cavity is entered, or broken skin may be touched.
In practice
It involves hand antisepsis, sterile drapes and protective equipment, antiseptic skin preparation, and keeping the field sterile.
Where people slip
Prepping and draping turn the patient's body into part of the sterile field, so they follow the same strict rules.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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