---
title: 'Waiting for the Prep to Dry: Why Dry Times Matter'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/waiting-for-the-prep-to-dry-why-dry-times-matter'
show: 'First Case'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/first-case'
published: '2025-05-28'
audio: 'https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/firstcase/FC064_-_Waiting_for_the_Prep_to_Dry.mp3'
---

# Waiting for the Prep to Dry: Why Dry Times Matter

written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR

## Summary

Surgical fires remain a serious—yet preventable—risk in the operating room. One critical safety measure? Adhering to the recommended dry times for alcohol-based prep solutions.

In this episode of _First Case: Articles on the Go_, we examine the evidence behind dry time protocols, their role in preventing OR fires and surgical site infections, and the importance of following manufacturer guidelines.

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