SKIN PREPARATION

• Before operation, wash surgical site, surrounding area with soap, water; particularly wash debris from injuries
• Prepare skin with antiseptic solution; start in centre, move to periphery
• Chlorhexidine gluconate and iodine preferable to alcohol as less irritating to skin
• Solution should remain wet on skin for at least two minutes

Prepare skin with antiseptic solution, start in center, move to periphery This area should be large enough to include entire incision, adjacent working area