Aseptic Technique

1.1.1     Antisepsis: The process of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of infectious agents. This is usually achieved by applying a germicidal preparation known as an antiseptic to living tissue.
1.1.2      Aseptic technique: Refers to a practice/procedure designed to minimize the risk of contamination from microorganisms into a wound, on insertion or ongoing care of a medical device such as a vascular access device or urethral catheter or during surgical procedures.
1.1.3      Invasive procedure: A medical/healthcare procedure penetrating or breaking the skin or entering a body cavity.
1.1.4     Key-Part: Parts of the procedure equipment or solutions that must remain aseptic throughout clinical procedures, in order to protect the patient from contamination or infection. e.g. a wound dressing, catheter lubrication, syringe tip, needle etc. In IV therapy, key parts are usually those that come into direct contact with the liquid infusion - for example needles, syringe tips and exposed central line lumens.
1.1.5     Key-Site: Susceptible open / broken wounds, surgical or IV access sites.