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The use of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated cloths in preop skin prep before TKA/THA
June 2017
The use of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated cloths in preop skin prep before TKA/THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A Randomized, Clinical Trial of Preadmission Chlorhexidine Skin Preparation for Lower Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2016 Dec;31(12):2856-2861Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
582 patients scheduled for primary or revision total knee arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty were randomized to preoperative skin preparation the night before surgery with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated cloths or a bath with standard antibacterial soap and water. Patients were assessed for deep periprosthetic infection occurring within the first 30-90 days after surgery. Overall, the i...
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