Effectiveness of Iodophor vs Chlorhexidine Solutions for Surgical Site Infections and Unplanned Reoperations for Patients Who Underwent Fracture Repair
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.2215
Abstract: Key Points Question What is the effectiveness of surgical skin preparation with iodophor solutions vs chlorhexidine solutions at reducing 90-day surgical site infections and unplanned fracture-related reoperations within 1 year of injury? Findings This trial… read more here.
Keywords: site infections; surgical site; skin; infections unplanned ... See more keywords
Double-swab 5% versus single-swab 10% iodophor for reducing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with routine chlorhexidine bathing.
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.339
Abstract: In a prospective cohort study, we compared a 2-swabs-per-nostril 5% iodophor regimen with a 1-swab-per-nostril 10% iodophor regimen on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage in nursing-home residents. Compared with baseline, both single-swab and double-swab regimens resulted… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcus aureus; single swab; resistant staphylococcus; methicillin resistant ... See more keywords