1
Opening a back table
- Gather pack.
- Check integrity.
- 1st flap is AWAY.
- 2nd flap is TOWARD.
- 3rd flap is end using 2 hands squatting down.
- 4th flap is end using 2 hands squatting.
2
Sterile boundaries
- 12 inches
- AWAY
- Sterile is 1 in
- From back table and wall
- Mid chest to waist
3
Order of opening sterile field
- Back table
- Basin
- Casket
- Peel pack and wrapped items
- Gown and gloves
4
4 Things to Check Prior to Open Sterile Field
- Allergies
- Expiration date
- Integrity
- Indicator
5
Open sterile gloves
- on top of sterile gown on mayo stand
6
How to open basin
- 1st AWAY
- 2-3rd Lateral
- 4th TOWARD self
7
Peel pack
- thumbs together, orientate package halfway slowly separated and gently toss onto sterile field.
8
Steps to opening casket
- check filters.
- check indicators.
- break seal
- open/lift lid off
- check filters.
- put lid under back table
9
Wrapped Items
- Integrity
- seal break
- 1st AWAY
- 2-3rd LATERAL
- 4th TOWARD
- gently toss maintaining 12 inches.