What are the disadvantages of clipping a patient for surgery after induction of anaesthesia?

• A. Increased anaesthetic time and decreased asepsis
• B. Shorter anaesthetic time
• C. No effect on infection
• D. Improved asepsis

Answer: (A)

Clipping after induction increases the total time the patient is under anesthesia because the hair removal and skin prep must be completed while the patient is still anesthetized, extending the duration of the procedure. It also compromises sterility because clipping the skin after induction can cause microtrauma to the skin and generate hair clippings and skin debris that can contaminate the surgical field, raising the risk of infection. In practice, clipping is done before induction to minimize both anesthesia time and infection risk. The other options don’t fit because they suggest a shorter time, no effect on infection, or improved asepsis, which aren’t accurate for clipping after induction.