Hibiscrub

by Sammyj 20th September 2011, 11:48 am

Is it necessary to wash / shower yourself using hibiscrub (or similar) the night before your surgery?

by Crystal 20th September 2011, 11:50 am

Hummmmm,

Im trying to think back and im sure my pre-op instructions said i had to wash myself in some kinda Hibi scrub the night before my op, which I did do and continued to do after my op ( just not the boob area).....

Id ask your P.S if in doubt

xx

by Sammyj 20th September 2011, 12:28 pm

I will ask but just trying to get prepared in advance.
My Ba is 16 december, so don't fancy rushing round the shops having to buy any last minute items!

by louise_vaa 20th September 2011, 1:18 pm

I didn't have to do anything like that, surely by the time you've got to the hospital you could of picked up all sorts of germs? Xxx

by alexandra33 20th September 2011, 2:37 pm

I was advised to use hibiscrub on my neck down the night before and day of when I showered. I think it just helps kill some of the bacteria on your body.

Of course, they still serilize the area prior to the op.

by louise_vaa 20th September 2011, 3:32 pm

My boyfriend suggested it might be something to do with MRSA maybe? Or maybe its just different PS and their preferred methods? xxx

by alfie 20th September 2011, 3:56 pm

I have read some of the girls saying they had to use hibiscrub before their ops hun, I think it does depend on who or where you're having it done. If your ps wants you to to do this it should be in your pre-op instructions. xx

by needboobs 20th September 2011, 4:35 pm

They only usually ask you to use hibiscrub if your swabs for MRSA come back positive. If they do want you to use it they will probabaly provide it.

by needboobs 20th September 2011, 4:35 pm

oop ..probably!!

by tASHABASHA_1986 20th September 2011, 6:28 pm

i used hibiscrub night before my op and morning of op and im still using it now, but not on the boobs.

I used teatree and lemon wash week before. but it depends what your ps prescribe. xx

by welshvicci123 20th September 2011, 6:42 pm

Oooh i didnt think about this, my ps didnt mention anything and in my letter with do's and dont's it doesnt say anything, so i presume i dont need it, can you use it if not advised?

by tASHABASHA_1986 20th September 2011, 6:45 pm

I would ask your PS or nurse hun and see what he advises.xxx

by needboobs 20th September 2011, 7:33 pm

Blimey, why would you still be using Hibiscrub??

by Looby Lou 21st September 2011, 8:42 pm

Hi there, yes you will need to shower in Hibiscrub the night before your surgery and the morning of your surgery. The majority of infections post surgery come from what lives on our own skin, therefore it's really important to use Hibiscrub as this removes all the bacteria that lives on the skin so preventing these bacteria from entering the wound during surgery and causing an infection.

It's really important to apply plenty of soap especially in warm, moist areas - armpits, under breast, groin, perineum and any skin folds as bacteria numbers in these areas are highest. Leave the soap on the skin for 1 minute to allow it to kill the bacteria before rinsing off under the shower.

Also, you should wash your hair with the Hibiscrub as the hair also contains fairly high levels of bacteria.

Lots of luck with your surgery and I hope it all goes well for you x x Hibiscrub 321562

by tASHABASHA_1986 21st September 2011, 8:47 pm

needboobs wrote:Blimey, why would you still be using Hibiscrub??

Im still using it as ive been ill so has my little girl, so the household had been full germs, so ive been using to kill any bacteria and germs on the body.

by monkey 22nd September 2011, 3:13 am

I was told to use it the night before and the morning of surgery!

by Sammyj 22nd September 2011, 12:21 pm

Thanks for all the replies.

Do you have to buy it yourself?

by AmyD 22nd September 2011, 1:13 pm

OMG, i haven't heard anything about this before.... i'm getting my information out and having another read. xx

by loopylou 22nd September 2011, 1:28 pm

I washed myself in it pre op for a week but thats because I work in a hospital and am a bit obsessed with bugs. My MRSA screen came back negative though