Question

What are the margins for skin prep on a patient about to undergo coronary artery bypass surgery? What drapes are used once the patients skin has been properly prepped?

Answer 1

1. Margins for skin preparation

• Antibacterial skin preparation should be done before the patient enters the operation theatre.
• Showers and hair wash should be done with chlorhexidine one day before surgery.
• Wipe and clean chest, abdomen, and groins gently.
• After the lower neck, chest, abdomen, groin preparation, lower extremities, for revascularization procedures, need to be prepared with antibacterial skin preparation solutions.

2. Drapes used are:

• Antibacterial adhesive plastic drape.
• Traditional sterile drapes.