title: A trial of povidone-iodine antiseptic solution for the prevention of cannula-related thrombophlebitis.
abstract: In a prospective trial of 200 adult patients, using a semiquantitative technique for culturing material from intravenous cannulae, we studied the efficacy of povidone-iodine antiseptic solution (test), and the use of no topical agent whatsoever (control). The incidence of cannula-related thrombophlebitis was slightly higher in the test group than in the control group. It is concluded that the use of povidone-iodine antiseptic solution does not reduce the incidence of cannula-related thrombophlebitis.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: N I
authors.initials: NI
authors.lastname: Jowett
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Folwell
authors.forename: T W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Sutton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011205:Povidone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D011206:Povidone-Iodine; D011205:Povidone