hello im from the Asia.. what do i do with a KSS ( keep set sterile) order ? do i remove it completely ? i know you have to remove it but do i also remove the needle on the hand ?
Members are discussing the practice of keeping a set sterile (KSS) order, with some expressing confusion or lack of familiarity with the concept. One member from the Philippines explains that in their country, they change the cannula part with a sterile needle when an IV cannula is dislodged to maintain sterility. Others express skepticism about the effectiveness of keeping anything sterile once disconnected from the sterile field and question the practice.
Specializes in General Surgery and Interventional Radiology.
This is really common in the Philippines.
What we do is when a IV cannula is dislodged we change the cannula part with a sterile needle with cover so that it wont be expose to the surroundings while you are looking for a new.
It should be actually 'new site, new set' but they would rather save because after all its a DEVELOPING country. Tough times!
Not only have I not heard of this type order, I think it is impossible to keep anything sterile once you have disconnected it from the sterile field. In this case, the field would be the entire set. When I remove tubing I place a sterile cap on the end. Then, when I attach it again I clean with alcohol.
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hello im from the Asia.. what do i do with a KSS ( keep set sterile) order ? do i remove it completely ? i know you have to remove it but do i also remove the needle on the hand ?