Skin Antisepsis
Why do we prep the patient’s skin before surgery?
What is to help prevent surgical site infections (SSI)?
Should alcohol-based preps be warmed before use?
What is no?
What should the nurse check for before starting skin prep?
What is allergies to antiseptics?
Should you prep only the incision line or a larger area?
What is a larger area?
What kind of prep is safe for the eye area?
One labeled for eye (ophthalmic) use.
Name one common skin antiseptic used before surgery.
What is CHG (chlorhexidine) or iodine?
Before draping, what must you make sure the prep has done?
What is it must be completely dry?
What should be removed before skin prep?
What is jewelry?
Name one way to apply a prep solution.
What is concentric circles or back and forth motion?
What type of prep should not be used near the eyes?
Alcohol-based prep.
Should skin antiseptic be watered down before use?
What is no, it should never be diluted?
What can happen if antiseptic pools under the patient?
What is a fire or chemical burn?
What do you check about the skin before prepping?
What is any rash, cut, or irritation?
Why do we protect the patient’s skin and equipment during prep?
To prevent chemical burns or damage.
What is the preferred prep for above the xiphoid process?
Betadine if no contraindication
What should you always check before using a skin prep product?
What is the manufacturer’s instructions (IFU)?
Why should the team know if a flammable prep was used?
So everyone can take fire precautions.
When should the prep be started?
After the patient is positioned and checked.
What should you do if prep solution drips or pools?
Wait for it to dry
When is the bladder drained during an abdominoperineal prep before or after the vaginal prep?
What is after the vaginal prep?(betadine or chg)
True or False: All skin antiseptics work the same way.
What is false? (Different products have different dry times and uses.)
When clipping hair before surgery, why do we do it before prep?
To reduce bacteria and fire risk.
What should be visible after the prep?
What is the surgical site marking?
What should you know before using the product?
How long it needs to dry and if it’s flammable.
If a patient is allergic to iodine, what can be used for eye prep?
balanced salt solution (BSS).