How to cleanse your body with antiseptic soap for 5 days before surgery
What is antiseptic soap?
The antiseptic soap is a wash special to kill germs, that It is used to clean the skin beforeSurgery.
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Why use antiseptic soap?
Many types of germs live in their skin. A powerful antiseptic called CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) can kill 99% of those germs Use a soap that contain CHG can prevent those germs get into the wound open or your bloodstream and cause an infection.Do not use a soap antiseptic if you:
• You are allergic to CHG
• Has severe ruptures, rash or open wounds on the skin
Remember
- DO NOT use CHG soap near of the eyes, the ears, the nose, the genitals (private parts).
- DO NOT shave or remove hair body below the neck the night before or the day of surgery.
- DO NOT wash with soap common after using the CHG soap.
How and when to wash your body before surgery
You should shower 5 times using antiseptic soap:
• The 4 nights before surgery
• The morning of your surgery, before coming to the hospital
Supplies you will need:
• 5 packs of antiseptic soap
• Clean bath towels
• Clean clothes and sheets
- Take a normal shower, be sure to wash your hair and face with shampoo and normal soap. Be sure to rinse well.
- 2 Open one of the soap packs antiseptic. Wet the sponge and close the faucet. When you start to wash, Pay special attention to the area where you will perform the surgery (your hip or knee). Wash in circles or with back and forth movements for at least 5 minutes.
- Then, start washing away from the hip, through the belly and chest to the base of the neck. Continue washing his back, both arms, legs and feet. DO NOT use soap with CHG near the eyes, ears, nose, genitals (Private parts).
- After washing, rinse well and use a clean towel to dry the skin with small touches. Do not apply no lotion, creams, perfumes or deodorants.
What is antiseptic soap?
The antiseptic soap is a wash special to kill germs, that It is used to clean the skin before Surgery.Why use antiseptic soap?
Many types of germs live in their skin. A powerful antiseptic called CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) can kill 99% of those germs Use a soap that contain CHG can prevent those germs get into the wound open or your bloodstream and cause an infection.Do not use a soap antiseptic if you:
• You are allergic to CHG
• Has severe ruptures, rash or open wounds on the skin
To keep the body clean after washing, apply a clean pajamas. Make sure the sheets on the bed be clean the first night and again at night prior to surgery. After the last shower in the morning of surgery, wear clean clothes. In the hospital you will be given a dressing gown before surgery.