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No. News papers are not sterile, but hey when you are in a pinch, use what you have got available. So long as you are not dealing with an open fracture it should be ok. If you do have and open fracture you will need to dress the open wound first if it's bleeding badly. That should afford you enough protection to apply your news print splint.
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Is newspaper sterile?
No, newspapers are not sterile as they can harbor various types of bacteria and viruses, especially if they have been handled by multiple people. It is always advisable to wash your hands after handling newspapers.
Is a flower sterile or non sterile?
the flower is sterile
If a sterile field becomes wet with sterile solution is the field no longer considered sterile?
If a sterile field becomes "contaminated" with a sterile solution, the field remains sterile.
How do you take the sterile gauze from sterile bin?
sterile gloves
Is the stomach sterile?
No it's not sterile
What word that rhymes with peril and means free of germs?
sterile
Is sterile saline and sterile water the same?
No, sterile saline is a solution of salt (sodium chloride) in sterile water, while sterile water is just water that has been sterilized. Sterile saline is commonly used in medical procedures and wound cleaning, while sterile water is used for irrigation and as a diluent for medications.
Is more important for microscope slide to be sterile or clean?
Sterile is clean and clean is sterile, so both
Is the lung sterile?
The healthy human lung is sterile
What is the difference between sterile and non-sterile gauze?
One is guaranteed to have no microorganisms on it inside the sterile packaging, the other is clean but is not guaranteed to have no microorganisms on it.
Why is a sterile field considered contaminated if you turn your back to the field?
A sterile field is considered contaminated if you turn your back to the sterile field because the sterile items are considered out of vision.
Is the urinary system sterile or nonsterile?
The urinary system is sterile
