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  1. Sterile technique: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Jul 15, 2024 · Some cleaning and care procedures need to be done in a sterile way so that you do not get an infection. Follow your health care provider's instructions on using sterile technique.

  2. AORN Guideline in Focus: Sterile Technique in the OR

    Mar 20, 2025 · AORN’s Guideline for Sterile Technique provides evidence-based recommendations for maintaining asepsis throughout every phase of a procedure—before, …

  3. Sterile Technique: Concept and Practices - EBSCO

    Mar 11, 2025 · Sterile technique is a critical practice designed to eliminate all microscopic organisms, including pathogens that can cause disease, from surfaces and medical equipment.

  4. 6.3: Sterile Technique - Medicine LibreTexts

    A sterile technique is the use of practices and procedures that inhibit microorganisms in a specific environment and prevent contamination. This technique is an essential element for patient …

  5. 1.7 Sterile Procedures and Sterile Attire – Clinical Procedures

    Performing a surgical hand scrub, applying sterile gloves, and preparing a sterile field are ways to prevent and minimize infection during surgeries or invasive procedures.

  6. Guidelines in Practice: Sterile Technique - PubMed

    The recently updated AORN "Guideline for sterile technique" provides perioperative nurses with information on the principles of and processes associated with sterile technique.

  7. Sterile Technique - MD Searchlight

    Sterile technique is a method used in medical procedures to prevent the introduction of microorganisms into a sterile area, such as during surgeries or when inserting a catheter.

  8. Sterile vs. Clean Technique: What Healthcare Pros Advise

    May 12, 2025 · Healthcare workers most often use sterile techniques for invasive procedures and clean for basic routines. A clean technique will not work for procedures that break the skin or …

  9. Sterile Technique | AORN eGuidelines+

    Sterile technique involves the use of specific actions to reduce the level of environmental contamination in the room and to maintain sterility by preventing contamination of the sterile …

  10. What Is a Sterile Procedure and Why Is It Important?

    A sterile procedure is a set of practices aimed at preventing the introduction of microorganisms into a specific area or during a medical process. These methods are designed to establish and …