STERILE FIELD: CREATING AND MAINTAINING

Course overview

A sterile field is a specified area that is considered free of microorganisms. It can be created and maintained on a tray or other flat surface for use during bedside procedures. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of creating and maintaining a sterile field, including how to perform the skill, what to do if the field is compromised, risk factors of contamination, and to aid in caring for the patient requiring use of a sterile field. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.