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Divya Jain Pachori
Dixita Patel
Infections are leading cause of death in the United States and are associated with significant morbidity. The rate of hospital acquired infections has increased by 36% in the last 20 years, and 25% of the clients developed a nosocomoal infection. Infection s present or incubating at the time of admission to the hospital are referred to as community acquired. The source of nosocomial pathogens in health care facilities varies, but both health care workers and clients are reservoirs in most instances. The most common sites of infection in clients are the urinary tract, lower respiratory tract, surgical wound, and the blood stream. Prevention of nosocomial infections through hand washing, combined with principles of asepsis and proper use of gloves3. Asepsis is freedom from infection or prevention of contact with microorganisms. Medical asepsis practices are used to protect the clients and the environment from the transmission of disease producing organisms. Medical asepsis is a ‘’ Clean technique’’. It consist of Sterilization of articles, Hand washing, Gown technique, Wearing gloves and face mask. Surgical aseptic procedures are used to keep objects or areas Sterile or completely free from microorganisms. Surgical asepsis is a ‘’Sterile technique’’ 5. The effect iveness of infection control practices depends on nursing students conscientiousness and consistency in using effective aseptic technique. It is human nature to forget key procedural steps, or when hurried, to take short cuts that break aseptic procedures. However, failure to comply with basic procedures places the client at risk for an infection that can seriously impair recovery or lead to death6. There is evidence indicating that improvements in infection control practice can reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infection. This article explores the evidence base for glove use and aseptic technique. There is a lack of evidence regarding the influence of sterile versus clean gloves in clinical care. Therefore, in practice, clean and aseptic techniq ues are often used interchangeably. Nurses must learn to select clean or aseptic technique, and therefore clean or sterile gloves, using a risk assessment protocol. Regular audits of aseptic technique and education are needed to improve care9.
Keywords: Effectiveness, Descriptive study, Assess, Aseptic Technique