- Example:
Give chemotherapy or umbilical vein catheterization to newborns.
- Hand hygiene:
Wash with disinfectant or alcohol.
- Personal Lockers:
Sterile gloves, a surgical robe, an ointment and a mask.
- Skin preparation:
Fast-acting disinfectants are used.
- Important steps:
• Prepare sterile area (skin and surrounding it using sterile towels) before injection.
• Avoid touching the catheter for any non-sterile area, which is the so-called "non-tactile approach".
• Place a sterile bandage after injection.
• Remove the catheter if there is any sign of an infection.
• Avoid places that are easily contaminated (eg, groin area).
Give chemotherapy or umbilical vein catheterization to newborns.
- Hand hygiene:
Wash with disinfectant or alcohol.
- Personal Lockers:
Sterile gloves, a surgical robe, an ointment and a mask.
- Skin preparation:
Fast-acting disinfectants are used.
- Important steps:
• Prepare sterile area (skin and surrounding it using sterile towels) before injection.
• Avoid touching the catheter for any non-sterile area, which is the so-called "non-tactile approach".
• Place a sterile bandage after injection.
• Remove the catheter if there is any sign of an infection.
• Avoid places that are easily contaminated (eg, groin area).