What is an example of the items that require surgical asepsis?

Surgical asepsis, also known as sterile technique, is critical in preventing infection during surgical procedures and other invasive medical interventions. The use of sterile instruments is essential to minimize the risk of introducing pathogens into sterile areas of the body.

Instruments used in invasive procedures, such as scalpels, scissors, clamps, and needles, must be sterilized to ensure they are free from microorganisms that could lead to surgical site infections. The rigorous adherence to surgical asepsis ensures that these instruments maintain their sterility from the time they are sterilized until they are used in the procedure.

The other options do not require the same level of sterile technique. Regular surfaces in a hospital can be cleaned and disinfected but do not need to be sterile. Non-invasive medical instruments, like blood pressure cuffs or stethoscopes, typically require cleaning rather than sterilization as they do not penetrate the body's barriers. Healthcare worker's uniforms must be clean and may be subjected to infection control protocols, but they are not considered sterile items in the same context as surgical instruments.