NURSING BY PC SAINI

Gowning and gloving technique Presented By  pc saini 1. INTRODUCTION 2.  The gowning and gloving is an important procedure required to reduce the risk of contamination by microorganisms during operative procedures.   The process of scrubbing, gowning, and gloving is one that all members of the surgical team must complete before each operation.   In the surgical scrub, the hands and forearms are decontaminated. A sterile surgical gown and pair of gloves are subsequently donned, creating an aseptic environment. 3.  The gowning and gloving are important component of Aseptic technique.   These procedure avoid to the introduction of pathogens or disease causing micro organism.   Maintaining asepsis in product preparation in critical for the specialized patient. 4. DEFINITION 5. DEFINITION OF GOWNING Gowning is the process of wearing special garment’s in order to control particulate contamination. 6. DEFINITION OF GLOVING sterile or clean fitted coverings for the han ds, usually with a

Conversion Factors 1 kg = 2.2 lb 1 gallon = 4 quart 1 tsp = 5 mL 1 inch = 2.54 cm 1 L = 1,000 mL 1 kg = 1,000 g 1 oz = 30 mL = 2 tbsp 1 g = 1,000 mg 1 mg = 1,000 mcg 1 cm = 10 mm 1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 cup = 8 fl oz 1 pint = 2 cups 12 inches = 1 foot 1 L = 1.057 qt 1 lb = 16 oz 1 tbsp = 3 tsp 60 minute = 1 hour 1 cc = 1 mL 2 pints = 1 qt 8 oz = 240 mL = 1 glass 1 tsp = 60 gtt 1 pt = 500 mL = 16 oz 1 oz = 30 mL 4 oz = 120 mL (Casey, 2018)