Section: Evidence-Based Infection Prevention
Prior to surgery, the surgical site may require hair removal. This should only be completed when indicated, outside of the operating room, and if needed with clippers rather than razors. For more information on this topic, review the evidence for hair removal below in the one-page document.
Presentations
Presentation: Perioperative Infection Prevention Strategies
After reviewing the content of this presentation, viewers will be able to—
- Review current evidence and recommendations for—
- Hair removal​
- Skin preparation prior to incision​
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- Glycemic control​
- Supplemental oxygen​
- Discuss how these factors influence surgical site infections (SSIs)​
- Apply the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) framework to enable adherence to evidence-based practices
Documents:
One-Pagers
One-Pager: Preoperative Hair Removal One-Pager (DOCX, 3 MB)
This one-page document reviews the recommendations for hair removal prior to surgery as it relates to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and SSI prevention.
