Skin antisepsis

Skin antisepsis

Skin antisepsis removes transient organisms and dirt, thereby preventing SSI. The principles involved in skin antisepsis are as follows. /uni25CF The use of alcohol-based antiseptic solution is recom mended. The World Health Organization recommends the use of chlorhexidine alcohol; however, the clinical di ff erence between povidone–iodine and chlorhexidine is marginal and therefor e the use of any alcohol-based anti septic solution is acceptable. /uni25CF Extensions of the main incision, additional incisions and drain placement have to be factored in when planning the preparation of the surgical site. /uni25CF A slender cotton-tipped swab can be used to clean the um bilicus when preparing for an abdominal procedure. /uni25CF In contaminated or dirty wounds it is advisable to start from an area of lower bacterial contamination and move towards a region with greater contamination. However, in clean procedures, starting from the area where skin inci sion is likely to be made and working towards the periph ery is advised. /uni25CF Using concentric circles, horizontal or vertical lines do not make a di ff erence in preventing SSI. /uni25CF It is important to allow the antiseptic solution to dry and to avoid dripping of the solution onto the diathermy elec trodes or pooling under the patient. Skin antisepsis

Skin antisepsis removes transient organisms and dirt, thereby preventing SSI. The principles involved in skin antisepsis are as follows. /uni25CF The use of alcohol-based antiseptic solution is recom mended. The World Health Organization recommends the use of chlorhexidine alcohol; however, the clinical di ff erence between povidone–iodine and chlorhexidine is marginal and therefor e the use of any alcohol-based anti septic solution is acceptable. /uni25CF Extensions of the main incision, additional incisions and drain placement have to be factored in when planning the preparation of the surgical site. /uni25CF A slender cotton-tipped swab can be used to clean the um bilicus when preparing for an abdominal procedure. /uni25CF In contaminated or dirty wounds it is advisable to start from an area of lower bacterial contamination and move towards a region with greater contamination. However, in clean procedures, starting from the area where skin inci sion is likely to be made and working towards the periph ery is advised. /uni25CF Using concentric circles, horizontal or vertical lines do not make a di ff erence in preventing SSI. /uni25CF It is important to allow the antiseptic solution to dry and to avoid dripping of the solution onto the diathermy elec trodes or pooling under the patient. Skin antisepsis

Skin antisepsis removes transient organisms and dirt, thereby preventing SSI. The principles involved in skin antisepsis are as follows. /uni25CF The use of alcohol-based antiseptic solution is recom mended. The World Health Organization recommends the use of chlorhexidine alcohol; however, the clinical di ff erence between povidone–iodine and chlorhexidine is marginal and therefor e the use of any alcohol-based anti septic solution is acceptable. /uni25CF Extensions of the main incision, additional incisions and drain placement have to be factored in when planning the preparation of the surgical site. /uni25CF A slender cotton-tipped swab can be used to clean the um bilicus when preparing for an abdominal procedure. /uni25CF In contaminated or dirty wounds it is advisable to start from an area of lower bacterial contamination and move towards a region with greater contamination. However, in clean procedures, starting from the area where skin inci sion is likely to be made and working towards the periph ery is advised. /uni25CF Using concentric circles, horizontal or vertical lines do not make a di ff erence in preventing SSI. /uni25CF It is important to allow the antiseptic solution to dry and to avoid dripping of the solution onto the diathermy elec trodes or pooling under the patient.