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The Ideal Skin Antimicrobial • The “ideal” antimicrobial agent for skin should have the following properties: - Broad spectrum - Rapid bactericidal activity - Persistence or residual properties on the skin - Effective in the presence of organic matter - Non-irritating or have low allergic and/or toxic responses - None or minimal systemic absorption
Page 1 and 2: PREVENTION OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTI
Page 3 and 4: Prophylactic Antibiotics
Page 5 and 6: Duration Concerns • There is a la
Page 7 and 8: Prophylaxis Dosing • Consider the
Page 9 and 10: SHN! Recommendation • Based on th
Page 11 and 12: Hair Removal
Page 13 and 14: Change Ideas • Develop a letter f
Page 15 and 16: Consequences of Mild Hypothermia
Page 17 and 18: Change Ideas • Pre operative warm
Page 19 and 20: Recent Research • Strict t vs. co
Page 21: Change Ideas • Pre-op blood sugar
Page 25 and 26: Safety • CHG 2%/70% IPA solution
Page 27 and 28: SHN! Recommendation 1 • To maximi

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