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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Skin Preparation Protocol, Skin Preparation Protocol Step 5 Wipe the excess alcohol away with a sterile gauze sponge or sterile glove., Skin Preparation Protocol Step 1 Clip\shave the hair at the proposed site of arthrocentesis. (MO), Skin Preparation Protocol Step 4 The area should be liberally sprayed or wiped with 70% isopropyl alcohol until it is free of soap, when it is time for insertion of the needle., Skin Preparation Protocol Step 3 Leave the last application of antiseptic soap on the site until the clinician is ready to insert the needle (do not rinse)., Skin Preparation Protocol Step 2 Scrub the site thoroughly with an antiseptic soap such as polyhydroxydine solution (Xenodine), povidone-iodine (Betadine), chlorhexidine (Nolvasan) for a total contact time of 7 minutes or longer.