<p><strong>Pre-operative surgical hand disinfection</strong>: Dispense 5 ml of solution and spread thoroughly over both hands and forearms, rubbing vigorously. When dry apply a further 5 ml and repeat the procedure.<br />
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<strong>Antiseptic hand disinfection on the ward</strong>: Dispense 3 ml of solution and spread thoroughly over the hands and wrists rubbing vigorously until dry.<br />
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<strong>Disinfection of patients skin</strong>: Prior to surgery apply the solution to a sterile swab and rub vigorously over the operation site for a minimum of 2 minutes. Chlorhexidine Gluconate is also used for preparation of the skin prior to invasive procedures such as venepuncture.</p>