What preoperative preparation should Yuling undertake prior to her arrival in the operating theatre to reduce her risk of a surgical site infection (SSI)? Give rationales for your answer
Yuling Zhang, 35 years old, has arrived in your perioperative unit and is booked in for a lower segment caesarean section. Her medical history indicates she has hepatitis B. She has no known allergies and weighs 87 kg.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
Yuling should shower within 2 hours of surgery.
Clip excessive hair in the area of the operative site as close to the time of surgery as possible, using clippers.
Hair removal should be undertaken preferably prior to entering the operating room.
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