Surgical Clippers - Medline

1. 2. 3.4a. 4b. 5.Using CareFusion Surgical ClippersIn order to comply with recommended practices, the followingsteps should be taken for preoperative hair removal usingCareFusion Surgical Clippers1. Attach the bladeUsing gloved hands, position a new blade on top of theclipper head and slide the blade back until it clicks intoplace and the indentations on the handle are alignedwith the notch on the blade.2. Clip hairWet clip whenever possible. Clipping a dry area canresult in airborne dispersal of skin cells and loose hair,which can contaminate the wound site.Hold the clipper handle as you would a pen or pencilwith the CareFusion logo facing up. Stretch the skin,rest the clipping blade flat on the skin and clip againstthe grain of the hair.3. Remove bladeTurn the clipper off, position the clipper blade facingdownward over a sharps bin and use your thumb to pushthe blade forward along the blade frame.4. Clean clipper handleWash the clipper handle thoroughly with soap and water,wipe the device with surface disinfectant, or soak thehandle in an approved antimicrobial agent for no morethan 15 minutes.5. Charge and storePlace the clipper handle in an upright position in thecharging adapter to ensure it will be charged for the nextprocedure.

Ordering InformationCat. No. Description Qty. Cs.Hardware4413 Rechargeable surgical clipper 14414K Charging adapter 1Blades4406 General purpose bladeDesigned for all types of hair.Recommended for general surgery,cardiology and orthopaedics.4412A Neuro bladeDesigned for head hair and othervery thick hair.Recommended for neurosurgery.4403A SensiClip ® bladeDesigned for hair removal inthe groin and perineal area.Recommended for urology, labourand delivery, obstetrics and gynaecology.502020Remember:• Always rest the base of theclipping blade flat on the patient’sskin. Do not change the angle or“toe in” the blade in an attempt toget a closer clip.• Maintain a consistent grip onthe clipper handle. Do not use anoverhand hold, as this will provideless accuracy and control.• Always move the clippers awayfrom your body with a gentlepush. Avoid pulling the clipperstoward you across the patient’sskin and never apply greaterforce than needed.

References1. Smyth E et al. Journal of Hospital Infection. 2008;69:230-248.2. Plowman R et al. The socio-economic burden of HAI. Public Health Lab. Ser. 2000.3. Anderson DJ et al. Strategies to Prevent Surgical Site Infections in Acute CareHospitals. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. Supp 1. Oct 2008;29:51–61.4. Trussell et al. Impact of patient care pathway protocol on surgical site infection rates incardiothoracic surgery patients. Am J Surg. 2008; 196:883–889.5. Tanner J, Moncaster K,Woodings D. Preoperative hair removal: a systematic review. JPerioper Pract. 2007;17:118-21, 124-32.6. Ratanalert S et al. Nonshaved Cranial Neurosurgery. Surgical Neurology. 1999;51:458-463.7. Ko W, Lazenby WD, Zelano JA, et al. Effects of shaving methods and intraoperativeirrigation on suppurative mediastinitis after bypass operations. Ann Thorac Surg.1992;53:301-305.8. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Prevention and Treatment ofSurgical Site Infections, Clinical Guidelines, October 2008.9. Clean, Safe Care. http://www.clean-safe-care.nhs.uk/toolfiles/22_SL_HII_4_v2.pdf.10. Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP). www.afpp.org.uk/filegrab/TimeOutPosterFeb09.pdf?ref=973.11. Mangram AJ, Horan TC, Pearson ML, Silver LC, Jarvis WR. Guideline for Prevention ofSurgical Site Infection. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 1999;20:247–278.12. Association of periOperative Registered Nurses. Recommended Practicesfor Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis. 2008 Perioperative Standards andRecommended Practices. 537–555.13. http://www.ihi.org/NR/rdonlyres/00EBAF1F-A29F-4822-ABCE-829573255AB8/0/SSIHowtoGuideFINAL0803.pdf14. http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=1&doc_id=13234Medline Australia6 Coronation AvenueKings Park NSW 21481800 110 511medline.comCareFusion is trademark of CareFusion Corporation or one of its subsidiaries and distributed by Medline.©2011. Medline is registered trademark of Medline Industries, Inc. One Medline Place, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA.ML109-EN