Antiseptic efficacy of an innovative perioperative surgical skin preparation: A confirmatory FDA phase 3 analysis
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.27
Abstract: Abstract Background: An innovative approach to perioperative antiseptic skin preparation is warranted because of potential adverse skin irritation, rare risk of serious allergic reaction, and perceived diminished clinical efficacy of current perioperative antiseptic agents. The… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; skin; efficacy; fda phase ... See more keywords
Peri-Operative Method of Applying Chlorhexidine and Iodine as Skin Preparation Solutions: Does It Matter? A Literature Review.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2022.141
Abstract: Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is an adverse event that can lead to increased pain, increased cost, risk of death, and decreased patient satisfaction. Studies have investigated the best solutions to prevent SSI. Chlorhexidine has… read more here.
Keywords: chlorhexidine iodine; preparation solutions; skin preparation; method ... See more keywords
Pre-Admission Use of Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Gauze for Skin Preparation Reduces the Incidence of Peri-Prosthetic Joint Infection after Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort with Retrospective Controls.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2022.177
Abstract: Background: Peri-prosthetic joint infection (PJI) has long been a devastating complication after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), with native skin flora always identified as the causative agents. The aim of this study was to investigate the… read more here.
Keywords: skin; skin preparation; chlorhexidine impregnated; impregnated gauze ... See more keywords
Efficacy of surgical skin preparation with chlorhexidine in alcohol according to the concentration required to prevent surgical site infection: meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrac111
Abstract: Abstract Background A combination of chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol (CHG–alcohol) is recommended for surgical skin preparation to prevent surgical site infection (SSI). Although more than 1 per cent CHG–alcohol is recommended to prevent catheter-related bloodstream… read more here.
Keywords: per cent; cent; skin preparation; concentration ... See more keywords
Randomized clinical trial of preoperative skin preparation with 2% chlorhexidine versus conventional hair shaving in percutaneous coronary intervention
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025304
Abstract: Abstract Background: Preoperative skin preparation is associated with surgical site infection (SSI). Traditional preoperative shaving fails to reduce the risk of SSI. The efficacy of 2% chlorhexidine for preoperative skin preparation in percutaneous coronary intervention… read more here.
Keywords: hair shaving; skin preparation; preoperative skin; skin ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Compatibility of a Gum Mastic Liquid Adhesive and Liquid Adhesive Remover With an Alcoholic Chlorhexidine Gluconate Skin Preparation
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DOI: 10.1097/nan.0000000000000230
Abstract: The compatibility of a 2% chlorhexidine gluconate/70% isopropyl alcohol (CHG/IPA) skin preparation with a gum mastic liquid adhesive (GMLA) and liquid adhesive remover (LAR) was assessed in healthy volunteers. Twenty subjects completed test material combination… read more here.
Keywords: gum mastic; liquid; chg ipa; chlorhexidine gluconate ... See more keywords
Skin preparation for prevention of peripheral blood culture contamination in children
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DOI: 10.1111/ped.13906
Abstract: In Japan, blood cultures for children are performed by pediatric residents, and povidone‐iodine (PI) is the recommended solution for skin preparation. Given that PI needs to be applied for 1.5–2 min before venipuncture, skin preparation… read more here.
Keywords: blood culture; skin preparation; preparation; culture contamination ... See more keywords
Influence of clipping on bacterial contamination of canine arthrocentesis sites before and after skin preparation
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DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13468
Abstract: Abstract Objective To determine the influence of hair removal as part of the aseptic skin preparation of canine arthrocentesis sites and to characterize the bacterial flora remaining after aseptic skin preparation. Study design Randomized controlled… read more here.
Keywords: aseptic skin; arthrocentesis sites; skin preparation; preparation ... See more keywords
Efficacy of skin preparation solutions in patients with total knee replacement: A randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1177/10225536231165358
Abstract: Purpose Surgical site infection following total knee replacement is considered as one of the most severe postoperative complications. The presence of bacteria at the surgical site is the most important risk factor and therefore it… read more here.
Keywords: knee replacement; skin preparation; preparation; group ... See more keywords
Marking Pen Bacterial Contamination During Shoulder Surgery
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DOI: 10.1177/23259671211062225
Abstract: Background: Equipment used to guide surgical incisions has been shown to be a source of bacterial contamination during surgery. Purpose/Hypothesis: To compare the culture-positive rates of sterile marking pens used before and after skin preparation… read more here.
Keywords: skin preparation; surgery; shoulder surgery; shoulder ... See more keywords
Superficial and Deep Skin Preparation with Povidone-Iodine for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery : A Technical Note
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DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2017.0282
Abstract: Objective Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgery is a common and effective treatment for hydrocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid disorders. Infection remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality after a VP shunt. There is evidence that a… read more here.
Keywords: skin preparation; shunt surgery; shunt; incision ... See more keywords