
Iodine-based preoperative preparation allows for superior surgical site identifcation

May 2013
Iodine-based preoperative preparation allows for superior surgical site identifcation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Visibility of Surgical Site Marking: A Prospective Randomized Trial of Two Skin Preparation Solutions
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Jan 18;94(2):97-102Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
20 patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty were randomized to undergo surgical preparation using either an iodine-based or chlorhexidine solution. Prior to preparation, patients were marked with three random letters at the surgical site using a permanent marker. Following evaluations, qualitative and quantitative effects of the surgical preparation with the two solutions indicated that ...
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