UNIT V- INFECTION

CONTROL
TOPIC - ASEPSIS
PRESENTED BY :
AYUSHI RAINA
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
 INTRODUCTION:
• Asepsis is the practice to reduce or eliminate contaminants from
entering the operative field in surgery or medicine to prevent infection.
• Sterile- free of infection or contaminants
• Sterlity is only means to the Goal of elimination of infection
- Absence of microorganisms in the env. to reduce the risk of infection

“ Aseptic technique is the effort to keep a client as free from hospital

microorganisms as possible” - (Crow, 1989)
 PRINCIPLES OF ASEPSIS
Three things that are extremely important in achieving asepsis are the
reduction of time, trauma and trash.
• TIME of procedure is an important factor, as longer a procedure takes
the greater the possibility of contamination and therefore infection.
• TRAUMA that is sustained by the tissue as a result of rough handling,
drying out upon exposure to room air, excessive dead space, implants
or foreign bodies or non-optimal temperatures will contribute to
infections
• TRASH refers to contamination by bacteria or foreign matter
 TYPES OF ASEPSIS

MEDICAL SEPSIS: It is a clean technique that includes

procedure used to reduce the number of microorganisms
and prevent their spread.
ASEPSIS
Eg: changing client’s bed linen daily or when soiled; hand
washing

SURGICAL ASEPSIS: It is a sterile technique that includes procedures

used to eliminate microorganisms from an area. Sterilization
removes destroys all micro organisms and their spores. It is
practiced in operation theatre and areas where sterile instruments
are used
Medical aseptic practices include:
• Cleaning of articles
• Medical hand washing
• Wear all PPE

Surgical aseptic procedures include:

• Surgical hand washing
• Opening sterile packages properly
• Use of sterile gloves and gown
GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING
MEDICAL ASEPSIS:
• Thorough hand washing is basic technique for infection control
• Know about the client’s susceptibility to infection e.g. age, nutritional
status, stress, etc.
• Recognize the causative factors and initiate measures to prevent onset and
spread of infection
• Never use aseptic techniques haphazardly
• Protect health workers from exposure to infectious agents
• Aware of the body sites where nosocomial infection can occur
• Use these techniques for all patients, even when no infection is diagnosed