International journal of obstetric anesthesia
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Int J Obstet Anesth
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Int J Obstet Anesth · May 2019
Observational StudyDetermination of ChloraPrep® drying time before neuraxial anesthesia in elective cesarean delivery. A prospective observational study.
ChloraPrep® is a skin antiseptic commonly used before neuraxial anesthesia. It is believed that skin must be allowed to dry to prevent nerve damage by seeding ChloraPrep® solution into the neuraxis. We aimed to determine ChloraPrep® drying time in pregnant women before initiation of neuraxial anesthesia. ⋯ Our results suggest that ChloraPrep® drying time may be longer than the current manufacturer-recommended guideline of three minutes. The amount of ChloraPrep® used, application methods, patient characteristics, and environmental factors could influence the drying time.