Guideline Implementation: Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis

Abstract Performing preoperative skin antisepsis to remove soil and microorganisms at the surgical site may help prevent patients from developing a surgical site infection. The updated AORN “Guideline for preoperative skin antisepsis” addresses the topics of preoperative patient bathing and hair rem...

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Published in:AORN journal 2015-01, Vol.101 (1), p.71-80
Main Authors: Cowperthwaite, Liz, Holm, Rebecca L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Guidelines
Humans
microorganisms
Nursing
Patient Care Team
Perianesthesia
Perioperative Nursing - standards
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Preoperative Care - standards
Sepsis
skin antisepsis
skin prep
Surgery
surgical site infection
Surgical Wound Infection - prevention & control
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Summary:Abstract Performing preoperative skin antisepsis to remove soil and microorganisms at the surgical site may help prevent patients from developing a surgical site infection. The updated AORN “Guideline for preoperative skin antisepsis” addresses the topics of preoperative patient bathing and hair removal, selection and application of skin antiseptics, and safe handling, storage, and disposal of skin antiseptics. This article focuses on key points of the guideline to help perioperative personnel develop protocols for patient skin antisepsis. The key points include the need for the patient to take a preoperative bath or shower and the need for perioperative personnel to manage hair at the surgical site, select a safe and effective antiseptic for the individual patient, perform a safe preoperative surgical site prep, and appropriately store skin antiseptics. Perioperative RNs should review the complete guideline for additional information and for guidance when writing and updating policies and procedures.
ISSN:0001-2092
1878-0369
DOI:10.1016/j.aorn.2014.11.009