Hair removal from the surgical site

Hair removal from the surgical site

• Hair is removed from the surgical site when it is deemed to interfere with the operation; it also makes postoperative plaster - or dressing changes relatively pain free. However, removal of hair causes microabrasions and can potentially cause cellulitis and SSI. Timing of hair removal The ideal time and place for hair removal is on the operating table after a dose of prophylactic antibiotic is given. Preopera - tive removal of hair outside the confines of the operating room is discouraged. Skin clippers with disposable blades are preferred as they are safe and result in the fewest SSIs. Shaving using a razor blade is discouraged as unintended microincisions caused by the blade often result in exaggerated skin infection and inflam mation. Hair removal from the surgical site

• Hair is removed from the surgical site when it is deemed to interfere with the operation; it also makes postoperative plaster - or dressing changes relatively pain free. However, removal of hair causes microabrasions and can potentially cause cellulitis and SSI. Timing of hair removal The ideal time and place for hair removal is on the operating table after a dose of prophylactic antibiotic is given. Preopera - tive removal of hair outside the confines of the operating room is discouraged. Skin clippers with disposable blades are preferred as they are safe and result in the fewest SSIs. Shaving using a razor blade is discouraged as unintended microincisions caused by the blade often result in exaggerated skin infection and inflam mation. Hair removal from the surgical site

• Hair is removed from the surgical site when it is deemed to interfere with the operation; it also makes postoperative plaster - or dressing changes relatively pain free. However, removal of hair causes microabrasions and can potentially cause cellulitis and SSI. Timing of hair removal The ideal time and place for hair removal is on the operating table after a dose of prophylactic antibiotic is given. Preopera - tive removal of hair outside the confines of the operating room is discouraged. Skin clippers with disposable blades are preferred as they are safe and result in the fewest SSIs. Shaving using a razor blade is discouraged as unintended microincisions caused by the blade often result in exaggerated skin infection and inflam mation.