Cluster‐randomized crossover trial of chlorhexidine–alcohol versus iodine–alcohol for prevention of surgical‐site infection (SKINFECT trial)

Cluster‐randomized crossover trial of chlorhexidine–alcohol versus iodine–alcohol for prevention of surgical‐site infection (SKINFECT trial)

Background Surgical‐site infection (SSI) is a serious surgical complication that can be prevented by preoperative skin disinfection. In Western European countries, preoperative disinfection is commonly performed with either chlorhexidine or iodine in an alcohol‐based solution. This study aimed to in...

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Main Authors: A. Charehbili, M. B. G. Koek, J. C. A. deMol van Otterloo, M. W. G. A. Bronkhorst, P. van derZwaal, B. Thomassen, E. J. Waasdorp, J. A. Govaert, A. Bosman, J. van denBremer, A. J. Ploeg, H. Putter, A. P. Meijs, C. J. H. van deVelde, W. vanGijn, R. J. Swijnenburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2019-10-01
Series:BJS Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs5.50177

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https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs5.50177

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