Is it acceptable to dilute skin antiseptic solution when performing surgical site preparation?
For a procedure that involves the genitalia, should a urinary catheter be inserted before or after preoperative patient skin antisepsis?
Should all surgical patients undergo decolonization to reduce clinically relevant pathogens (eg, Staphylococcus aureus)?
If implementing a decolonization protocol for a select surgical population is indicated, what protocol is recommended?
Do sterile gloves and sterile towels need to be used for surgical site skin preparation?
What are the new US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for over-the-counter antiseptic products intended for use by health care professionals?
How should an alternative antiseptic be selected for a patient when the intended antiseptic is contraindicated?
Which antiseptic should be used for vaginal antisepsis?
How many days before the surgical procedure should patients refrain from removing hair that is near or within the surgical site?
If hair is present on or near the surgical site, is the use of an alcohol-based antiseptic contraindicated?
Should materials wet with skin antiseptic solutions be removed from the OR on completion of surgical site preparation?
How can fire risk be minimized during the use of flammable skin antiseptic products?
Which patient skin antiseptic products are flammable?