title: Preoperative skin preparation and surgical outcome.
abstract: The use of antiseptics in surgery from Lister to the present day is described. A review of current procedures for preoperative preparation for surgery is given; and some data showing that the effect of chlorhexidine on skin flora is persistent is recorded.
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001494:Baths / Q000379:methods; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local