Recommendation ID
NG125/8
Question

What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of a double application of antiseptic to the skin at the surgical site compared with a single application? 

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Surgical site infections: prevention and treatment
Number
NG125
Date issued
April 2019

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 01/08/2020