Surgical Education Learners Forum/Perioperative Nursing/Skin Preparation/Instruments and Supplies

Gather these before you practise. The list comes from this module's developer worksheet.

Where we hold a photograph the item links to it. If something here is not used in this procedure, remove it, and if something is missing, add it.

• Antiseptic solution like chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine
  • Antiseptic solutions
• Sterile gauze or prep sticks
  • Gauze
• Sterile gloves
• Sterile gown
• Soap and water
  • Liquid soap
• Sterile drapes
  • Sterile towels
• Sterile drape clamps or clips
• Sterile towels
• Sterile field drapes
• Sterile basin or tray
  • Sterile basins
• Sterile forceps or sponge holders
• Safety razor or trimmers
• Positioning aids
• Non-sterile gloves
• Saline or clean water if site is visibly dirty
• Waste bag
• Timing device
  • Wall clock