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Povidone-iodine soaks: no additional benefit following drainage of hand abscesses
July 2014
Povidone-iodine soaks: no additional benefit following drainage of hand abscesses
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Povidone-iodine soaks for hand abscesses: a prospective randomized trial
J Hand Surg Am. 2014 May;39(5):962-5Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
100 patients who were scheduled to receive treatment for their hand abscesses were randomly assigned into 1 of 2 groups to determine the effect povidone-iodine soaks had on the outcomes of hand infections that occurred following operative drainage. Patients were either treated with a daily povidone soak (3 times a day) or simply received a daily dressing change with sterile gauze and orthosis. The...
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