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Irrigation solutions and pressures in open fracture management do not significantly influence HRQoL
January 2019
Irrigation solutions and pressures in open fracture management do not significantly influence HRQoL
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Wound irrigation does not affect health-related quality of life after open fractures: results of a randomized controlled trial
Bone Joint J. 2018 Jan;100-B(1):88-94Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
1860 patients with an open fracture and undergoing surgical fixation were randomized to one of two irrigation solutions (soap or saline) and one of three irrigation pressures (1-2 psi, 5-10psi, or >20psi). Patients were followed-up for health-related quality of life on the Sf-12 and the EQ-5D over 12 month follow-up. No significant differences between soap and saline, or between pressure groups we...
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