[Validation of aseptic technique of parenteral nutrition compounding in a pharmacy service according to USP Chapter 797].

Introduction: During the process of parenteral nutrition preparation, aseptic techniques by nursing staff must be guaranteed. Chapter 797 of the United States Pharmacopeia classifies the risk levels of sterile compounding and defines the requirements that must be followed throughout the compounding.

Objective: To describe the development of an aseptic technique validation procedure for nurses who compound parenteral nutrition at the compounding area Pharmacy Service according to Chapter 797 United States Pharmacopeia guidelines.