this video provides step-by-step instructions for proper application of 3m avagard surgical and healthcare personnel hand antiseptic with moisturizers and is intended for clinicians this product is intended as a surgical scrub and hand antiseptic prior to the use of 3m avogad surgical and healthcare hand antiseptic consult detailed product instructions indications warnings and contra indications contained in the drug facts label additional safety information specific to this product is available at the end of this video 3m avagard's surgical and healthcare hand antiseptic is the only fda nda approved surgical hand antiseptic product with two active ingredients alcohol for rapid kill and chlorhexidine gluconate for persistent cumulative activity this product does not require the use of water or mechanical scrubbing with a surgical brush to achieve bactericidal effect water should not be used in its application apply to unsoiled clean dry hands for the first application of the day clean under your nails with a 3m avogad nail cleaner no pre-scrub is required be sure hands are dry before proceeding 3m avogad surgical and healthcare hand antiseptic is applied in a three-step process dispense one pump two milliliters into the palm of one hand dip the fingernails of the opposite hand into the hand antiseptic and work under the fingernails spread the remaining hand antiseptic over the hand and up to just above the elbow dispense one pump two milliliters and repeat the procedure with the opposite hand [Music] dispense the final pump two milliliters of hand antiseptic into either hand and reapply to all aspects of both hands up to the wrists allow to dry do not use towels 3m avagart's surgical and healthcare hand antiseptic eliminates the need for brushes and water its unique combination of alcohol and cosmetic grade emollients using proprietary 3m liquid crystalline technology provides better moisture better appearance and better skin integrity than other commonly used scrub methods this product should be used with care when in contact with premature infants or infants under two months of age as these products may cause irritation or chemical burns like most hand hygiene products this product contains alcohol and is flammable until dry do not use if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients in this preparation as with any drug product it is important to read and understand the detailed instructions for use and safety information if you have product questions please contact your local 3m representative call the 3m healthcare customer helpline at 800-228-3957 or visit www.3m.com forward slash medical 3m offers product training upon request [Music]