Posted: January 11th, 2018

Skin disinfection before a surgical procedure : 3 important facts to note

Effective skin disinfection before a surgical procedure includes which of the following methods?

A. Shaving the site on the day before surgery
B. Applying a topical antiseptic to the skin on the evening before surgery
C. Having the patient take a tub bath on the morning of surgery
D. Having the patient shower with an antiseptic soap on the evening before and the morning of surgery