Retrospective evaluation of an iodophor-incorporated antimicrobial plastic adhesive wound drape.
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.
Ritter
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Center for Hip and Knee Surgery, Mooresville, IN 46158.
Campbell
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D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D007455:Iodine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007466:Iodophors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*
D007466:Iodophors; D007455:Iodine