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34 4. before putting on and after removing gloves; 5. after contact with the patient’s biological fluids or with objects that have the probability of microbial contamination (examination of an infectious patient, measurement of rectal temperature, etc.). Equipment: 1) dosed liquid pH-neutral soap or bar soap in individual pieces; 2) napkins size 15×15 cm disposable, clean; 3) skin antiseptic. Hygienic treatment of hands consists of two stages: mechanical cleaning of hands and disinfection of hands with skin antiseptic. After the end of the mechanical cleaning stage (double soaping and rinsing), the antiseptic is applied to the hands in an amount of at least 3 ml and carefully rubbed into the skin until completely dry (do not wipe your hands). The sequence of movements in the treatment of hands with antiseptic corresponds to the European standard (Fig.16). Fig. 16. European standard for the treatment of hands