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Archive >  Infection Control 2007

Understanding the Science Behind Prepping

The current evidence points to lower infection risks when you prep properly.

Stephanie Wasek, Managing Editor

Done right, pre-operative patient skin prepping "removes transient microorganisms from the skin, reduces the resident microbial count and inhibits rapid rebound growth of microorganisms," all of which "reduces contamination at the incisional site and may reduce the risk of [surgical site infections]."1,2 Easy enough: Prep right, and you'll help ensure patients don't present with post-op infections.

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