title: Retrospective evaluation of an iodophor-incorporated antimicrobial plastic adhesive wound drape.
abstract: The incidence of postoperative wound infection following the use of an iodophor-incorporated adhesive wound drape with a preliminary one-minute alcohol cleanse was observed in 649 total arthroplasties. The patients were followed for a minimum of one year to detect signs of infection. An infection rate of 0.46% was comparable to the incidence previously observed for conventional methods using an iodine spray as a skin preparation.
authors.affiliation: Center for Hip and Knee Surgery, Mooresville, IN 46158.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ritter
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D007455:Iodine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007466:Iodophors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D007466:Iodophors; D007455:Iodine