Gynaecology & Obstetrics Which of these is true of pre-operative preparation for hysterectomy? A Prophylactic antibiotic is given at the time of skin incision B Dose of antibiotic should be repeated after 3 hours in case the surgery is prolonged or there is excessive bleeding C Povidone iodine preparations have lower rate of SSI than chlorhexidine alcohol based preparations D All patients must be screened for bacterial vaginosis and adequately treated 💡 Explanation Which of these is true of pre-operative preparation for hysterectomy? ✓ Correct Answer: B. Dose of antibiotic should be repeated after 3 hours in case the surgery is prolonged or there is excessive bleeding