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H
ow clean are your patients? Pre-operative baths and
showers are believed to help prevent surgical site infec-
tions among patients undergoing orthopedic, abdominal
and other procedures. In the absence of hard evidence
on their effectiveness, though, they can be an inconsis-
tent practice. We surveyed readers to find out how patient-driven skin
antisepsis works for their facilities. Here's what more than 170
respondents told us about ensuring compliance and improving results.
P R E - O P B A T H I N G
What are your pre-op bathing practices?
David Bernard | Senior Associate Editor
