Skin Prep Products
Surgical skin prep products are antiseptic products used to clean the skin around a surgical 

site before an operation. Usually iodine- or alcohol-based, skin prep products come in a variety

 of different forms, including swabs, pads and solutions. Surgeons and other healthcare 

professionals use surgical skin prep products to kill bacteria and prevent infections, 

though some products serve additional purposes, like removing residue from adhesive tape.

The Importance of Skin Preparation

Skin preparation is a crucial step in minimizing procedural and surgical wound contamination. 

Before conducting a medical procedure or operation, surgical staff use skin prep products to 

rid the surgical site of skin flora, which helps reduce the risk of infection. In addition, 

some skin prep products help staff prepare the patient for a successful procedure. 

Electrode skin prep pads, for example, remove excess oil from the skin to allow better

 adhesion of electrodes during EKG testing.

Skin prep products benefit patients by preventing contamination and assisting in certain procedures. 

Different kinds of surgical skin prep products may also allow physicians to work more effectively. 

A skin preparation product that's easy to use can help a surgeon prepare the site quickly, 

and specific antiseptic solutions prove safer and more effective for different types of procedures.