The Comparison Between Chlorhexidine and Providone-Iodine Antiseptics in the Operating Rom to Prevent Surgical Site Infections

Authors

Eleanor Decarolis, MaineHealthFollow

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Description

Background: Surgical site infections (SSI's) are one of the most common and costly complications from surgery. Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and Povidione-Iodine (PVI) are the most common antiseptics used in surgery. The efficacy and uses of these surgical preps have been studied to determine the most effective in preventing surgical site infections.

Publication Date

7-2024

Publisher

MaineHealth

City

Portland, Maine

Keywords

Chlorhexidine, Povidone-Iodine, Surgical Site Infections, Surgery, Nursing

Disciplines

Nursing

Comments

MMCBIDSAN Summer Cohort 3

Recommended Citation

Decarolis, Eleanor, "The Comparison Between Chlorhexidine and Providone-Iodine Antiseptics in the Operating Rom to Prevent Surgical Site Infections" (2024). Nurse Residency. 22.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/nurseresidency/22