Graph demonstrating the difference in surface area of inadequately prepared skin (Colored antiseptic v.s. colorless antiseptic).
Dividing this data by the level of seniority of surgeon (consultant vs. resident) showed that the area of uncleansed skin was significantly smaller when prepped by a consultant.The total amount of uncleansed skin in square centimeters by residents using colorless vs. colored skin disinfectant was 16.10±47.89 vs. 1.29±3.68, (p = 0.006). In contrast, the total amount of uncleansed skin in square centimeters by consultants using colorless vs. colored skin disinfectant was 0.84±1.92 vs. 0.01±0.07 (p = 0.072).The forgotten skin areas were more often located outside the field of view of the surgeon. This data was not statistically significant; however, we can infer from this that attention must be paid to the dorsal portion of the leg (