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**Surgical Asepsis and Preparation of Surgical Instruments** • Asepsis: Condition of being free of infection or infectious material. • Medical asepsis: Reduction of microorganisms and prevention of transfer of microorganisms. • Surgical asepsis: Complete destruction of microorganisms. Copyright © 2023, Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. **Care and Handling of Instruments** • Success of the procedure depends on the quality of instruments. • All instruments should be carefully examined when they are purchased. • After a surgical procedure, contaminated instruments should be placed in a basin of disinfectant solution. • Instruments should be cleaned while submerged to prevent airborne spread of microorganisms. • Mechanical washing can be used for most instruments. --- SIGUIENTE IMAGEN --- **Sterilization** • A cleansing process that removes all organic material and reduces the number of microorganisms to a safe level. • Should be completed immediately after instruments are used. • Always wear utility gloves. • Disinfection: Process of killing pathogenic organisms or rendering them inactive. Copyright © 2023, Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. ...