Patient Position and Skin Preparation

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• Place the patient in a position that allows the surgeon best access to the lesion. This should also be a position that is comfortable for the patient. The patient may be seated, or placed in a supine or prone position.

• Determine if patient is allergic to iodine or betadine

  • If not, use betadine times three

  • If so, use hebicleanse

• If performing a shave excision, an alcohol prep is adequate given the low risk of infection.

In this image: The clinician cleanses the area with iodine.

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