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Single vs. repeat surgical preparation solutions prior to TJA to reduce postoperative SSI
September 2016
Single vs. repeat surgical preparation solutions prior to TJA to reduce postoperative SSI
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Single vs Repeat Surgical Skin Preparations for Reducing Surgical Site Infection After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded Study
J Arthroplasty. 2016 Jun;31(6):1289-94Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
600 patients undergoing primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA) were randomized to receive two applications of surgical site preparation solutions (SPS), one before and one after standard draping, or to a control group that received a single application of SPS before standard draping. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the reapplication of SPS provided a greater reduction of SSI com...
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