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Why Is The Outer 1 Inch Of All Sterile Field Considered Contaminated?

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Why Is The Outer 1 Inch Of All Sterile Field Considered Contaminated? Why is the outer 1 inch of all sterile field considered contaminated? It is considered contaminated because microorganisms from a non-sterile surface can go through a wet cloth or paper by cappillary action. The one inch border at the edge of the sterile

Who Is Responsible For Maintaining Sterile Technique?

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Who Is Responsible For Maintaining Sterile Technique? 2.1. All members of the surgical staff (Physician, First Assistant, Certified Scrub Technician, Circulating Nurse) are responsible for monitoring the sterile field and surgical process to ensure sterility is maintained and initiating corrective action if contamination occurs. What are the guidelines for preparing and maintaining a sterile field?