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- D R McGrath and D McCrory.
- Department of Surgery, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, UK.
- Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2005 Sep 1;87(5):366-8.
IntroductionA study into how pre-operative skin preparation varies between surgical units and surgeons.Materials And MethodsA postal audit of general, vascular and thoracic surgeons in Northern Ireland was conducted together with a literature review to establish best practice.ResultsOverall, 73 surgeons were contacted, and 63 (86.3%) responded. There was marked variation in shaving of the operative site. A wide range of solutions was used, and 14 different sequences were employed. All surgeons used a swab or sponge to apply the solutions. Several drying methods were employed.ConclusionsThere is variation in the method of skin preparation employed between surgical units and surgeons. There is limited evidence-based research on this topic. Recommendations are made as to best practice.
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