

In cases where a solution has to be poured into a sterile basin, the unsterile OR personnel should only hold the lip of the bottle over the basin to prevent any contact with the sterile area.Principle Number 5: Unsterile persons avoid reaching over sterile field and sterile persons avoid touching or leaning over an unsterile area.

Unsterile OR personnel (circulator), should not directly come in contact with a gowned and gloved person.Any supply brought by an unsterile staff should transfer the item in a sterile manner. The items that they will touch are the sterile equipments. Sterile OR personnel comes in direct contact with persons who wears gowns and gloves only.Principle Number 4: Sterile Persons Touch ONLY Sterile Items while Unsterile OR Personnel Touch Only Unsterile Items To prevent cords and tubing from sliding to the edge of the table, it should be fastened with a non-sharp device or object.In unfolding and placing a sterile drape any portion of that falls below the table surface is unsterile and should not be moved or touched or brought back up to the level of the table.Any object or equipment that drops below the table surface is considered contaminated. Any sterile person who touches a part of the drape hanging below the table level is considered unsterile.Below the table level is also considered unsterile. Edges and sides of the table drape are considered contaminated.Principle Number 3: Tables are only sterile at Table Level because of the said principle, stockinette cuffs should be inserted beneath the sterile gloves. Stockinette cuffs of the gowns are absorbent and may retain moisture, thus making it a suitable area for bacteria or microorganisms to thrive in.

Gloving and self-gowning should be done in a distinct sterile surface.
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ASEPSIS SKIN
Skin preparation and draping of the patient.
