Surgical asepsis and sterile technique: Nursing skills

Surgical asepsis is a set of techniques used to create and maintain a sterile environment during medical procedures. These techniques include handwashing, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and using sterile instruments and supplies. Sterile technique is a set of practices that create a sterile environment during surgical procedures. It involves the use of sterile gowns, masks, and gloves; use of single-use instruments; and proper cleaning and sterilization of equipment. Sterile technique also requires strict adherence to aseptic principles, including proper handwashing and the use of a "no-touch" technique.