Title: Demonstrate surgical site preparation, using required PPE.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Demonstrating Hospital Procedures

Demonstration should include

- applying antiseptic scrub to clipped area
- preparing the clipped area with a clean surgical sponge, beginning at the incision site, moving in a circular motion, and working toward the edges
- discarding the sponge once it reaches the edges of the clipped area
- wiping the clipped area with a rinse solution, using a clean surgical sponge and following the same pattern as when scrubbing with the antiseptic
- repeating the scrub and rinse a minimum of three times or until the final rinse sponge is clean.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to not bring the sponge back to the incision site once it is moved away from the incision site while prepping the area for surgery?
- Why is it important to apply a generous amount of surgical scrub solution to the clipped area and to scrub the skin with gauze sponges or a surgical brush?
- How does skin prep aid in preventing surgical site infections?