Reflection on Aseptic Non-Touch Technique for Wound Management

RUNNING HEAD: ASEPTIC NON-TOUCH TECHNIQUE REFLECTION 1
Reflection on aseptic non-touch technique
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ASEPTIC NON-TOUCH TECHNIQUE REFLECTION 2
Reflection on aseptic non-touch technique
DESCRIPTION
In this assignment, I will use the Gibbs model of reflection to reflect on the skills of
aseptic non-touch technique of wound management. The Gibbs model is a framework that nurses
use to reflect on past scenarios so that they can improve In future if they come across a similar
case (Williams, Woolliams, & Spiro, 2012). In this case, the tutor placed us in groups of two
where one was to act as the nurse while the other was to act as the patient. I was lucky to act as
the nurse. I began by assessing the character of the wound. This involved looking out at the color
as well as the presence of exudates. After that, I prepared the working area through thorough
cleaning. I made sure there was enough gloves, water and detergents. I also made sure there was
a dustbin to dispose waste. I then instructed the patient to lie in a comfortable position since the
wound was on the leg. I proceeded with the process making sure that only the sterile material
come into contact with the wounds. I also observed hand hygiene within the exercise until I was
done. I then disposed all the used material in the dustbin and instructed the patient to wake up
and leave.
FEELINGS
At the beginning of the process, I was very anxious and curious. This is because this was
the first time I was performing the aseptic non-touch technique process. I had only learnt of the
process in class but I had never got the chance to practice to it and so I was very anxious and
curious of the outcome. I was also very worried since am usually not that confident. I had that
feeling that I would make many errors during the process. I felt tired along the process due to the