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clipping

I was just wondering if you do you clipping for preps in the OR or in the pre-op area. Also does anyone know of any AORN standards for clipping as to where it should be done?

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    For elective cases, clipping happens in preop. For the non-elective, it usually ends up happening in the OR itself because our preop area isn't open. I don't have a copy of AORN's standards with me, but you should be able to get a copy where you work to look it up- I would think it would be in with prepping.

    We actually have one surgeon who does a straight razor shave for cranis, and the other neuro docs use a safety razor- these are usually done by the doc in the OR.

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    It's better to clip right before prepping because clipping causes microtears in the skin opening it up to infection

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    thanks i'll investigate further. Oh and poetyouknowit, straight razor.......wow!

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    Hearts get clipped on the floor just prior to coming to the holding area and everyone else gets clipped in the OR at our facitlity.

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    Hearts get clipped on the floor just prior to coming to the holding area and everyone else gets clipped in the OR at our facitlity.

    We do the same.

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    Best practice - clipping in the pre-anesthesia holding or prep area. Unfortunately, we clip in the OR after induction.

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