Surgicical skin antisepsis:
ARE YOU PREPPED AND READY
PETER GRAVES, BSN, RN, CNOR
Objectives:
Review skin anatomy, pH, and its diverse microbiome.
Review the history of antiseptics and their impact on skin antisepsis.
Describe the importance of a standardized skin preparation protocol based on patient considerations and location of procedure.
Discuss skin allergies and reactions to different antiseptic agents.
Compare the current skin antiseptic standard of care to other commercially available agents.