isms at the surgical site is an important measure. If done properly,
it reduces the amount of bacteria on the skin near the incision and
lowers the risk of contaminating the surgical site. Effective skin
preps work rapidly, especially if they are alcohol-based antiseptics
combined with chlorhexidine or iodine. The addition of alcohol
provides a residual persistence that continues to reduce resident
microorganisms to subpathogenic levels with minimal skin and tis-
sue irritation.
4. Irrigate wounds
There is limited evidence to support the use of surgical irrigants with
antibiotics. However, the antiseptic chlorhexidine, formulated in a
0.05% irrigation solution, may be used instead. It loosens and removes
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