ANTT involves a series of steps and principles that must be meticulously followed to ensure a sterile environment:
Hand Hygiene: Proper handwashing or use of alcohol-based hand rubs before and after any procedure. Use of Sterile Equipment: Ensuring that all instruments and materials are sterilized. Non-Touch Technique: Avoiding direct contact with key parts of equipment or the sterile field. Environmental Control: Maintaining a clean environment to reduce the spread of pathogens. Proper Waste Disposal: Safe and appropriate disposal of medical waste.