Unit-17-microbiology-and-microbiological-techniques Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sterilization and Disinfection Aseptic technique includes all the methods by which contamination with microorganisms is restricted on the patient, in the environment, equipment and supplies. Sterile technique (surgical asepsis) comprises methods which are designed to exclude all microbes. In order to prevent serious complication to the already compromised surgical patient, it is essential that aseptic technique and sterile technique be practiced with absolute accuracy. Goals of Aseptic and St...