A new born with meningomyelocele has been posted for surgery. The defect should be immediately covered with:-: (A) Normal saline guaze, (B) Povidone iodine guaze, (C) Tincture benzoin guaze, (D) Methylene blue guaze
Answer is A. Meningomyelocele should be covered with a non-sticking sterile saline soaked guaze and plastic shield wrap to maintain moisture.