Safety guideline: Skin antisepsis for central neuraxial blockade: Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association Regional Anaesthesia UK Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland

摘要

Concise guidelines are presented that recommend the method of choice for skin antisepsis before central neuraxial blockade. The Working Party specifically considered the concentration of antiseptic agent to use and its method of application. The advice presented is based on previously published guidelines, laboratory and clinical studies, case reports, and on the known properties of antiseptic agents.