Preparing for Surgery: CHG Skin Cleanser (Disposable Cloths)

Before you have surgery, you may be asked to cleanse your skin with disposable cloths moistened with a chemical called CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate). This antiseptic eliminates many of the germs on your skin. It keeps your surgical site clean and free from infection. This video shows basic directions for using CHG cloths. To get the full benefit, follow the directions for the specific type of cloths you are asked to use.