Several key components are integral to sterile technique, including:
1. Hand Hygiene: Proper handwashing or the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers to eliminate microorganisms. 2. Sterile Gloves and Gowns: Wearing sterile gloves and gowns to create a barrier between the nurse and the patient. 3. Sterile Drapes: Using sterile drapes to cover the patient and the surrounding area. 4. Sterile Instruments: Ensuring all instruments and supplies are sterilized before use. 5. Maintaining a Sterile Field: Keeping the area free from microorganisms by not allowing non-sterile items to come into contact with the sterile field.
