SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Setting Up the Operating Room/Sterile Handling Principles for Unopened Packs

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Part of	Setting Up the Operating Room - ECSACONM
Keywords	surgery, health
SDG	SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors	Ian-laurel
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Organizations	ECSACONM, SELF
Language	English (en)
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Created	August 22, 2025 by KatKor
Last edit	July 1, 2026 by Ian-laurel
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	Checking for expiry date and packaging integrity
	Placing it on the Mayo stand
	Unwrapping halfway before handover
	Storing it with linen

	Open it carefully to minimize risk
	Discard and replace the pack
	Cover the hole with sterile tape
	Use only outer instruments

	Opening wrappers toward oneself
	Keeping wrapper edges away from sterile surfaces
	Flicking packs gently to release items
	Having the scrub nurse retrieve the pack

	Reduced visibility for scrub nurse
	Increased contamination risk during handling
	Slower setup time
	Poor waste management