Aseptic Technique
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Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary
Definition
An infection prevention concept defining practices used to reduce transmission risk and prevent healthcare-associated infections. It governs hygiene, barrier use, environmental controls, device care, and monitoring processes applied in clinical settings. It does not eliminate infection risk and requires consistent implementation and adherence to documented criteria.
Aseptic Technique
Health & Life Sciences Dictionary
Definition
A set of procedural measures and sequence-controlled actions applied to create and maintain a sterile field, sterile instruments, and sterile interfaces with tissues during clinical or surgical procedures so as to prevent introduction of viable microorganisms into a site where contamination would increase patient risk.