SUR1102 — Surgical Asepsis
SUR 1102 - Surgical Asepsis SUR 1102 - Surgical Asepsis This course emphasizes the principles of surgical asepsis and safety in the surgical environment. Included are operating room attire, creating and maintaining the sterile field, scrubbing, gowning and gloving, development of the “surgical conscience,” the study of microorganisms and their relationship to disease and illness, immunologic defense mechanisms, the process of infection, methods to control infection, wound healing, principles of sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization. Lecture 2 hours per week. Corequisite(s): SUR 1012 , SUR 1103 , SUR 1124 , SUR 1213