When unwrapping a sterile pack, how should you unfold the top point?

Unfolding the top point of a sterile pack away from you is the recommended technique because it helps to maintain the sterility of the contents inside. By pulling the flap away, you prevent any part of the pack, including your hands or body, from coming into contact with the sterile items. This technique also minimizes the risk of contamination, as it allows you to keep the pack in a position where the opened flap does not fall back onto the sterile field.

In a sterile environment, maintaining a barrier between non-sterile and sterile areas is critical. Unfolding toward you, to the side, or in a circular motion could introduce pathogens or contaminants from your hands or the surrounding environment to the sterile contents, which defeats the purpose of using sterile supplies. Thus, unfolding away from you is the safest method to ensure that the items remain sterile and safe for use.