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Making your mark again in surgery.

T Tatla1, K Lafferty

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Basildon Hospital, UK. tarantatla@hotmail.com

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|May 9, 2002
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Felt-tipped markers for surgical skin marking vary in durability. This study investigated common markers to ensure accurate pre-operative site identification and reduce perioperative errors.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical technique
  • Medical device evaluation

Background:

  • Accurate pre-operative skin marking is crucial for patient safety.
  • Surgical skin preparation can compromise the integrity of temporary markings.
  • Existing felt-tipped markers show variability in performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the durability and accuracy of various felt-tipped markers used for surgical skin marking.
  • To identify markers suitable for withstanding rigorous surgical skin preparation.

Main Methods:

  • A selection of commonly used felt-tipped markers was tested.
  • Markers were assessed for their ability to maintain visibility and accuracy after simulated surgical skin preparation.

Main Results:

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  • Significant variability was observed in the performance of different felt-tipped markers.
  • Some markers demonstrated superior durability and resistance to surgical preparation than others.

    • Conclusions:

    • The choice of felt-tipped marker is critical for reliable pre-operative skin marking.
    • Further research into standardized, durable marking solutions is warranted to enhance surgical safety.