STEPS OF ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE

1. All procedures should be done in a designated isolated room

2. Personal protective equipment must be used including gloves, gowns, shoe covers, face shields, goggles and surgical masks

3. Use appropriate procedures for sterilization and disinfection of instruments and equipment

4. Clean and disinfect the dressing trolley

5. Wash and dry the hands; disinfect the hands and use sterile gloves

6. Clean and disinfect the area of procedure

7. Sterile draping of patient in the area of the procedure

8. In cases of major surgeries the appropriate antibiotics should be given within 1 hour of incision. Antibiotics should be discontinued within 24 hours of surgery

9. After the procedure, place the dirty instruments and the soiled material in proper container, clean and disinfect the trolley, wash and dry hands again