... body during certain procedures. Aseptic techniques are those that do some or all of the following: * Removes or destroys bacteria from the surface of your hands and objects. * Reduces the chance of getting micro organisms that cannot be removed. * Occupy disinfected instruments and other Items. Examples of aseptic techniques would be: * Washing hands (Cleaning with soap and water) * Surgical scrub * Using safe operative methods (making small incisions and so on) * Ensuring your in a safe environment in the procedure area. * Sterilisation (Eliminates all micro organisms) * Provide clean air in the working area When using sterilisation as an aseptic technique there are many ways in which it could be done, one for example is using steam. Steam sterilization (frequently referred to as autoclaving) depends on the use of steam above 100oC it can only be used with certain materials and certain metals, if it was to be used on a plastic it would ...

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