From Prep to Protection: SSIs, Patient Safety, & 3M™ SoluPrep™ S Sterile Antiseptic Solution

12/06/24 • 35 min

Are you ready to dive into the details that make a difference? Join us for an exciting First Case Vendor SpotlightTM with Jenna Lindsay, Clinical Application Specialist, and Vinod Menon, Product Development Specialist, at Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care). We’re unpacking everything you need to know about surgical skin prep and its crucial role in helping prevent surgical site infections (SSIs).

Tune in to understand the clinical guidelines for patient skin antisepsis and learn how 3MTM SoluPrepTM S Sterile Antiseptic Solution chlorhexidine gluconate (2% w/v) and isopropyl alcohol (70% v/v) Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation stands out. From providing rapid, broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection1†, helping to enhance incise drape adhesion*, and visibility on a variety of skin tones3, this skin prep is a breakthrough solution. Plus, it provides a larger coverage area than the leading CHG and alcohol-based skin prep (26 mL applicator)3¶.

At Solventum, fomerly 3M Health Care, we create breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges by pioneering game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material, and data science to change patients’ lives for the better — while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. For more information about SoluPrep S Sterile Antiseptic Solution or to connect with a Solventum Representative visit SoluPrep S at go.solventum.com/SoluprepSFirstCase

You can also follow Solventum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

#operatingroom #skinprep #surgicalskinprep #skinantisepsis #surgery #perioperative #ornurse #scrubtech #surgeon

† Study was performed on healthy volunteers under simulated surgical conditions.

Compared to skin prepped with ChloraPrep® with 3MTM IobanTM 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drapes in a simulated knee surgery model, 2019.

¶Compared to ChloraPrep®, 2021.

1. The clinical significance of in vitro data is unknown.

2. Olson L, Morse D, Paulson J, Bernatchez S. Evaluation of Incise Drape Lift Using 2% Gluconate/ 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Preoperative Skin Preparations in a Human Volunteer Knee Model. 2022;15:24-28.

3. Solventum internal data on file.

You can also follow Solventum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

#operatingroom #skinprep #surgicalskinprep #skinantisepsis #surgery #perioperative #ornurse #scrubtech #surgeon

† Study was performed on healthy volunteers under simulated surgical conditions.

Compared to skin prepped with ChloraPrep® with 3MTM IobanTM 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drapes in a simulated knee surgery model, 2019.

¶Compared to ChloraPrep®, 2021.

1. The clinical significance of in vitro data is unknown.

2. Olson L, Morse D, Paulson J, Bernatchez S. Evaluation of Incise Drape Lift Using 2% Gluconate/ 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Preoperative Skin Preparations in a Human Volunteer Knee Model. 2022;15:24-28.

3. Solventum internal data on file.

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