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Aseptic non-touch technique in intravenous therapy

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Citation

Ingram P & Murdoch MF (2009) Aseptic non-touch technique in intravenous therapy. Nursing Standard, 24 (8), pp. 49-57. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2009.10.24.8.49.c7362

Abstract
A lack of understanding of aseptic practice can lead to confusion and poor performance of the technique. This article explains the principles of surgical aseptic technique and aseptic non-touch technique in relation to intravenous therapy, and outlines the nurse’s role and responsibilities when carrying out the procedure.

Keywords
General Medicine; Aseptic technique; infection control; intravenous therapy;

StatusPublished
Publication date28/10/2009
PublisherRCN Publishing Ltd.
ISSN0029-6570
eISSN2047-9018

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Mrs Marianne Fairley-Murdoch

Mrs Marianne Fairley-Murdoch

PhD Researcher, Health Sciences Stirling