title: Skin Prepping for Upper Limb Procedures: Should I Keep my Eyes Closed Doc?
abstract: Antiseptics containing alcohol are commonly used due to their effective antiseptic properties. However, they may cause eye irritation if splashed into the eyes in awake patients receiving regional anaesthesia. We present a simple technique to avoid such cases.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Department, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, UK PR2 9HT.
authors.forename: Saqib
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Javed
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Redfern
keywords: Alcohol; Antiseptics; Eye; Prepping; Ulceration