Comparative clinical effectiveness of preoperative skin antiseptic preparations of chlorhexidine gluconate and povidone iodine for preventing surgical site infections in dogs
Contamination of surgical sites often resulting from inadequate surgical site preparation and poor asepsis is a common cause of surgical site infection (SSI) and postoperative complications. Standard practice ensuring preoperative skin disinfection helps to prevent the incidence of SSI. The choice o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2314459917301266 |