Discuss the basic principles of surgical asepsis.

Asepsis refers to the absence of infectious material or infection. Surgical asepsis is the absence of all microorganisms within any type of invasive procedure.

Safety considerations:

• Hand hygiene is a priority before any aseptic procedure.
• When performing a procedure, ensure the patient understands how to prevent contamination of equipment and knows to refrain from sudden movements or touching, laughing, sneezing, or talking over the sterile field.
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