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Skin antisepsis in the neonate
Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 2014Neonates in intensive care are more susceptible to sepsis. Infection is commonly acquired via the transcutaneous portal. It is necessary to identify the most effective yet safest topical antiseptics for use in neonates to reduce nosocomial sepsis.Recent national surveys indicate that a wide range of topical antiseptic preparations are used in the ...
Ponnusamy, Vennila +2 more
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Clinical correlation of a skin antisepsis model
Journal of Microbiological Methods, 1999The use of pigskin as a test substrate for evaluating topical antimicrobial activity has been developed. Simulated handwashing protocols with this in vitro model in parallel with in vivo studies have been evaluated, based on an ASTM method for the clinical evaluation of a healthcare personnel handwash.
G, McDonnell +5 more
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New Strategies for Preoperative Skin Antisepsis
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014During the past decades, encouraging progress has been made in the prevention of surgical site infections (SSI). However, as SSI still occur today, strategic prevention measures such as standardized skin antisepsis must be implemented and rigorously promoted.
Miriam, Ulmer +8 more
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Best products for skin antisepsis
American Journal of Infection Control, 2019Application of antiseptic products to the skin plays an important role in prevention of a variety of health care-associated infections. Preoperative bathing or showering is widely recommended to reduce the risk of surgical site infections. Evidence of the impact of this measure on surgical site infection rates is mixed, and further prospective trials ...
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Skin Antisepsis before Surgical Fracture Fixation
New England Journal of MedicineSmolle, Maria Anna +2 more
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Antisepsis, asepsis and skin preparation
Surgery (Oxford), 2009Abstract Infection is still one of the most frequent causes of morbidity and mortality following surgery. In the era of multi-resistant organisms it is essential that all surgeons have a clear understanding of the techniques used to prevent surgical infections.
David J. Humes, Dileep N. Lobo
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Back to Basics: Surgical Skin Antisepsis
AORN Journal, 2015AbstractThe fundamental basis for preventing surgical site infections is the antiseptic preparation of the skin at the surgical site. All perioperative nurses must learn this skill. The goal of surgical skin antisepsis, frequently referred to as prepping the skin, is to remove soil and transient (ie, temporary) microorganisms living on the skin that ...
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Guidelines in Practice: Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis
AORN Journal, 2022ABSTRACTSurgical site infections (SSIs) frequently involve resident bacteria (eg, Staphylococcus aureus) on the patient’s skin. Strategies to help prevent SSIs include removing soil and transient microorganisms from the skin before surgery. Preoperative decolonization, preoperative bathing, and application of an effective skin antiseptic at the ...
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Asepsis, antisepsis and skin preparation
Surgery (Oxford), 2005Abstract Infection in surgical practice remains one of the most common causes of increased morbidity and mortality. In the era of multi-resistant organisms, surgeons must have a clear understanding of the techniques used to prevent surgical infections.
David Humes, Dileep N Lobo
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Guideline Implementation: Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis
AORN Journal, 2014AbstractPerforming preoperative skin antisepsis to remove soil and microorganisms at the surgical site may help prevent patients from developing a surgical site infection. The updated AORN “Guideline for preoperative skin antisepsis” addresses the topics of preoperative patient bathing and hair removal, selection and application of skin antiseptics ...
Liz, Cowperthwaite, Rebecca L, Holm
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