title: Aseptic non-touch technique in intravenous therapy.
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.
authors.affiliation: The Western General Hospital, Edinburgh. paula.ingram@luht.scot.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ingram
authors.forename: Marianne Fairley
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Murdoch
mesh_terms: D004496:Education, Continuing; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007858:Learning; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D006113:United Kingdom