c. Unwrap the sterile package (figure 3-6). Be careful not to contaminate the
inside of the wrapper or the sterile object.
Figure 3-6. Open sterile package.
d. Hold edges of sterile wrapper back around your wrist (figure 3-7) so they will
not accidentally drag across sterile field and so the hand supporting the sterile object is
enclosed by the wrapper.
Figure 3-7. Hand enclosed by wrapper.
e. Drop small sterile items directly into the sterile field.
f. Place large items on the field using sterile gloves or sterile transfer forceps.
3-5.
GIVING STERILE ITEMS TO ANOTHER WORKER
Open sterile packages without contaminating the contents. Hold the items so
that a sterile worker can grasp item without contaminating himself or the item. Use the
same procedures as given in paragraphs 3-4a through e.
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