Equipment
Traditional methods of hair cleanup which are not effective in reducing infection
What are adhesive tapes and sticky mitts
Damages the skin, creating a portal for infection
What is adhesive tape
Nursing actions: AORN best practice states that hair should be___ whenever possible
Left in place
Per AORN do not do this to remove hair it is best to clip
What is shave with a razor
Reusing tape rolls for hair removal for different patients is an example of this
What is cross contamination
Preoperatively, patients should be instructed this about self removal of hair.
What is “Do not remove the hair down there”
Best two ways to prevent dispersal of hair in the OR per AORN.
What is Suction or Wet Clipping
Airborne dispersion of hair and particles can be found up to this distance from the surgical site
What is a foot away
AORN suggests nurses do this if the surgeon prefers shaving with a razor or refuses the use of vacuum assisted hair removal
Collaborate, involve them in decision making process, have peer to peer discussion, work on changing the culture of the organization.
Latest research supports this for hair removal in the OR
What is vacuum assisted presurgical hair removal systems
Common pathogenic microorganisms found in hair and skin
What is Staphylococcus aureus and/or group A Streptococcus
Patients hair is clipped here 60% of the time
What is the OR
Components of portable vacuum assisted hair removal tools.
What is self contained filter, suction port, flexible hose, electric razor and disposable blade and battery pack.
Rapidly and persistently removes transient microorganisms and reduce resident microorganisms to sub-pathogenic levels with minimal skin and tissue irritation
What is Effective skin antiseptics
53-73 miles of tape
What is the estimated number of miles of wasted tape annually for hair cleanup in the OR nationwide.