Avoid talking directly into the client’s face to prevent droplet infections Empty and dispose of drainage suction bottles according to agency policy Keep drainage tubes and collection bags of the patient s to prevent accumulation of serous fluid under the Bottled solutions should be placed with tight caps as per instructions Keep the patients bedside unit clean, dry and biologically safe Disposal of contaminated needles and syringes in moisture- resistant, puncture-proof container Proper disposal of wastes and contaminated articles Bathing with soap and water to remove secretion, drainage, perspiration, etc Involving the use of heat, radiation, chemical processes, etc, which use various solutions or Sterilization of contaminated objects, sterilization and disinfection are physical processes,
Proper cleaning by water and mechanical action with or without detergents. This can be achieve by various methods, Basic medical techniques are focused on breaking the chain of reaction. The use of aseptic technique in intravenous infusions was. The nurse follows certain principles and procedures to control and prevent the spread of infection These principles were mainly used in wound care, but have been adapted over time to incorporate other aseptic procedures. Some groups of patients are more vulnerable to infection than others (Table 1).Īsepsis is not a new concept and the principles have been around since Florence Nightingale's time, where sanitation and handwashing were paramount in preventing the spread of infection (Nightingale 1860). The insertion of a VAD involves entering the circulatory system directly, therefore it is essential to apply the principles of asepsis when inserting or manipulating the device (Lavery and Ingram 2006). It has been estimated that 6,000 patients will acquire a catheter-related bloodstream infection each year in the UK (Department of Health (DH) 2007), with these accounting for 80% of all bloodstream infections (Eggimann et al 2004). Catheter-related bloodstream infection is an associated complication. Many patients in the acute sector will have a VAD inserted as part of their clinical management. The National Audit Office (NAO 2001) estimates that hospital-acquired infection costs 1 billion a year and is responsible for causing 5,000 to 15,000 deaths annually in the UK. As well as incurring increased cost because of longer hospitalisation and treatment, they also affect patients' morbidity and mortality rates (Plowman et al 1999). Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) remain high on government and patient agendas. This article clarifies best practice and dispels some of the myths relating to aseptic practice in IV therapy.
However, ambiguity about the terms related to aseptic and non-touch aseptic technique can often result in inappropriate management of IV therapy. * Consider how a standardised approach to aseptic technique can improve the quality of patient care.Īppropriate management of vascular access devices (VADs), which includes peripheral cannulae and central venous catheters (CVCs), is an essential element of patient care. * Discuss the nurse's role and responsibilities in relation to aseptic care in IV therapy. * Identify and describe the key components of aseptic non-touch technique in relation to IV therapy.
* Describe what surgical aseptic technique and aseptic non-touch technique refer to in practice. * Understand how infection can adversely affect patient care. After reading this article and completing the time out activities you should be able to: The aim of this article is to explain the principles of surgical aseptic technique and aseptic non-touch technique in relation to intravenous (IV) therapy.
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For related articles visit our online archive and search using the keywords. For author and research article guidelines visit the Nursing Standard home page at .uk. This article has been subject to double-blind review. These keywords are based on subject headings from the British Nursing Index. This article explains the principles of surgical aseptic technique and aseptic non-touch technique in relation to intravenous therapy, and outlines the nurse's role and responsibilities when carrying out the procedure.Īseptic technique, infection control, intravenous therapy A lack of understanding of aseptic practice can lead to confusion and poor performance of the technique.
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