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The document discusses various preoperative measures to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs), including the effectiveness of antiseptic bathing, hair removal methods, and the use of drapes and gowns. Evidence suggests that both plain and antiseptic soaps are effective for bathing, while clipping hair is preferred over shaving to minimize SSIs. Additionally, the use of adhesive incise drapes is discouraged due to insufficient evidence supporting their effectiveness in preventing SSIs.

Author

Patricia Marrero Marrero

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EN