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Povidine-iodine and chlorhexidine gluconate are effective in forefoot surgical preparation
March 2013
Povidine-iodine and chlorhexidine gluconate are effective in forefoot surgical preparation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Quantitative Analysis of Bacteria in Forefoot Surgery: A Comparison of Skin Preparation Techniques
Foot Ankle Int. 2009 Oct;30(10):992-7.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients undergoing forefoot surgery were randomized to receive forefoot preparation with either povidine-iodine (1%) with isopropyl alcohol (23%) with/without scrub or chlorhexidine gluconate (0.5%) with isopropyl alcohol (70%) with/without scrub. This study assessed the ability of two commonly used pre-operative bath solutions to reduce bacterial cultures on the forefoot. The results from thi...
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