Based on information collected from two databases, researchers compared povidone-iodine, chlorhexidine gluconate, parachoroxylenol and iodine povacrylex (0.7 percent available iodine) in 74 percent isopropyl alcohol (DuraPrep).
Researchers concluded that rach prep agent has specific advantages and disadvantages and no one skin prep agent is superior in all clinical situations. They add that healthcare providers should consider the following factors when choosing an appropriate intraoperative skin prep agent: contraindications, environmental risks, the patient’s allergies and skin condition, the surgical site, the manufacturer recommendations for the prep agent and surgeon preference.
Read the study about surgical skin prep agents.
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