Our organization‘s protocol for preoperative skin antisepsis is to use an alcohol-based antiseptic, but the dry time for the antiseptic in hair is 60 minutes which is not feasible. This conflicts with our protocol not to remove hair at the surgical site. Should we use an alcohol-based antiseptic or remove the hair at the surgical site?
Which antiseptic should be used for vaginal antisepsis?
Should Chlorhexidine (CHG)-impregnated cloths be used for preoperative bathing?
Should sterile gloves be worn when performing preoperative patient skin antisepsis?
What protective measures should I take to prevent prolonged patient contact with skin antiseptics?
Is it necessary to wear long sleeves when performing preoperative patient skin antisepsis?
Is it necessary to remove nail polish or artificial nails when performing preoperative patient skin antisepsis on a patient having hand or foot surgery?
Is it acceptable to dilute the skin antiseptic solution when performing preoperative patient skin antisepsis?
Is it acceptable to use multi-use containers of skin antiseptic solution when performing preoperative patient skin antisepsis?
Are there special methods that should be used when performing preoperative patient skin antisepsis of the hand or foot?
Why do we remove cosmetics before the preoperative skin prep?
What precautions should providers take when removing hair at the surgical site?
How can I minimize the fire risk when using flammable patient skin antiseptic products?
Which patient skin antiseptic products are flammable?
For a procedure that involves the genitalia, should a urinary catheter be inserted before or after preoperative patient skin antisepsis?