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    Open & Close DR Packs

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    The document provides steps for preparing a sterile field and opening sterile packages during a medical procedure. It describes 14 steps for opening sterile packages which include grasping only the outer edges of wrappers, opening flaps from far to close, and keeping contents from touching unsterile surfaces. It also outlines 4 steps for closing sterile packs which involve folding the inner and outer wrappers inward from the sides near the nurse. The overall document aims to properly instruct medical professionals on maintaining sterility when opening packaging and setting up sterile fields during procedures.

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    Open & Close DR Packs

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    The document provides steps for preparing a sterile field and opening sterile packages during a medical procedure. It describes 14 steps for opening sterile packages which include grasping only the outer edges of wrappers, opening flaps from far to close, and keeping contents from touching unsterile surfaces. It also outlines 4 steps for closing sterile packs which involve folding the inner and outer wrappers inward from the sides near the nurse. The overall document aims to properly instruct medical professionals on maintaining sterility when opening packaging and setting up sterile fields during procedures.

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    The document provides steps for preparing a sterile field and opening sterile packages during a medical procedure. It describes 14 steps for opening sterile packages which include grasping only the outer edges of wrappers, opening flaps from far to close, and keeping contents from touching unsterile surfaces. It also outlines 4 steps for closing sterile packs which involve folding the inner and outer wrappers inward from the sides near the nurse. The overall document aims to properly instruct medical professionals on maintaining sterility when opening packaging and setting up sterile fields during procedures.

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    Open & Close DR Packs

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    Darren Roberto
    The document provides steps for preparing a sterile field and opening sterile packages during a medical procedure. It describes 14 steps for opening sterile packages which include grasping only the outer edges of wrappers, opening flaps from far to close, and keeping contents from touching unsterile surfaces. It also outlines 4 steps for closing sterile packs which involve folding the inner and outer wrappers inward from the sides near the nurse. The overall document aims to properly instruct medical professionals on maintaining sterility when opening packaging and setting up sterile fields during procedures.

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    OPENING &

    CLOSING DR PACKS
    JETHRO NOEL CHU DAÑOS, MAN
    PREPARING A
    STERILE FIELD
    OPENING OF STERILE PACKAGES/
    ADDING AND POURING OF STERILE
    MATERIALS
    THE PROCEDURE
    STEP 1
    Perform proper
    handwashing.
    STEP 2
    Choose a flat, dry,
    hard surface on
    which to prepare a
    sterile field.
    STEP 3
    The wrapper of
    sterilized objects, when
    opened, provides a
    sterile field.
    STEP 4
    When opening a sterile
    package (drapes or
    gowns), grasp only the
    outside edge of the
    wrapper.
    STEP 5
    Open the far flap first,
    then the side flaps and FAR PART FROM YOU
    finally the closest to you.

    CLOSEST PART FROM YOU


    STEP 6
    The item can be turned,
    or you can turn around.
    STEP 7
    As you add items
    place them well within
    the sterile field.
    STEP 8
    In adding a sterile material
    (instrument), unwrap the
    item as for any sterile
    package, gather the ends of
    the covering back around
    your wrist, forming a sterile
    cover for your hand, and
    keep the ends from dangling
    closely.
    STEP 9
    Content can be put
    down or dropped by a
    circulating nurse or
    lifted upward by a
    scrub nurse.
    STEP 10
    When opening sterile
    commercial packages
    (i.e. gloves), flaps
    should be pulled
    back, not torn, to
    expose the contents.
    STEP 11
    The contents should not
    be permitted to slide
    over the edges. The
    inner edge of the heat
    seal is considered the
    line of demarcation
    between sterile and
    unsterile.
    STEP 12
    Contents can be flipped
    or lifted upward by
    gloved hands of the
    scrub nurse or picked
    up by a sterile picking
    forceps held by the
    circulating nurse.
    Take note of
    proper way
    of assisting in
    giving
    SCRUB NURSE
    instruments CIRCULATING NURSE
    inside the
    delivery or
    operating
    room.
    STEP 13
    Small items may be
    dropped from 6-8
    inches above the 6-8 INCHES
    sterile field: large
    items should be put
    down carefully; or you
    can use sterile forceps.
    STEP 14
    When adding
    liquids, pour a
    small amount of
    solution into a
    waste receptacle.
    STEP 15
    Pour it from 6-8
    inches above the
    receiving bin. 6-8 INCHES
    STEP 16
    Pour slowly
    without
    splashing.
    CLOSING OF
    STERILE PACKS
    THE PROCEDURE
    STEP 1
    In closing the DR pack, the
    inner wrapper is closed
    first. The side near the
    nurse is folded inward first,
    then the sides, and lastly
    the side far from the nurse.
    STEP 2
    The outer wrapper
    is then closed, same
    manner done as
    with the inner
    wrapper.
    STEP 3
    Do after care bring
    package to working
    area. Remove sharp
    objects and wastes and
    dispose to appropriate
    areas. Drop soiled
    package in hamper. PUNCTURED PROOF
    HAMPER
    STEP 4
    Wash instruments
    and soak in
    disinfecting
    solution. Wash
    hands thoroughly.
    Thank you for the time and I hope you will
    study this procedure by heart ☺

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