Patient Pre-Op Skin Prep Instructions 

For those patients who will be undergoing a surgical procedure which involves an incision. This does not include: procedures on the face, head, eyes, nose or in the mouth; rectal, vaginal or urology procedures; or colonoscopy and esophagus/stomach endoscopy. If you have any questions, or are uncertain if you should do this, please call either your surgeon or the ASU department at 319-385-6171. 

It is recommended that surgical patients perform a shower or bath both the evening before surgery, and the morning of surgery.

·         You will receive 2 Hibiclens scrub brushes from your surgeon. If you do not receive these, please stop at the Ambulatory Surgery Department and we will give them to you.

·         The night before surgery, take a shower or bath and wash using the sponge side of the scrub brush, being sure to focus on the part of the body that will be operated on.

·         Repeat the shower or bath the morning of surgery, before going to the Hospital.

·         DO NOT shave or remove hair at this time. This will be done at the hospital before surgery if necessary.

·         If you have any questions, please call the Ambulatory Surgery Department at 319-385-6171.