Module 2: Prepping and Draping 

🎯 Module Objectives 

1. Differentiate between antiseptic and sterile. 
2. Describe the importance of skin antisepsis in preventing surgical site infections. 
3. Explain which antiseptics should be used in various situations. 
4. Describe various methods for applying antiseptic solutions. 
5. Describe common draping methods depending on the surgical procedure. 
6. Identify common surgical drapes and what types of procedures they may be used for. 

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📖 Required Readings 

ORNAC Standards 2021
2.19 Skin Preparation 2-52
2.20 draping 2-58

ORNAC standards 2023
2.19 Skin Preparation 2-43
2.20 draping 2-48

Cine-Med Videos
Preoperative Skin Antisepsis
Surgical Draping

Alexander’s care of the patient in surgery
16th Ed. Ch 4 p 98-102 (start at patient antisepsis)
17th Ed. Ch 4 p 93-98 (start at Performing Patient Skin Antisepsis)

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Introduction 

The perioperative nurse must have sound knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and how this translates to patient antisepsis with skin preparation and draping for surgical procedures. Using the appropriate methods to clean and disinfect skin is key to reducing the incidences of surgical site infections. This module covers the principles of the aseptic technique with skin preparation and draping for perioperative procedures.