Povidone-iodine ointment and gauze dressings associated with reduced catheter-related infection in seriously ill neurosurgical patients.
Povidone-iodine ointment and gauze covered by transparent dressings were compared with transparent dressings alone in historical controls (both changed twice weekly) in neurosurgical patients needing catheter placement for prolonged periods. Colonization and bloodstream infection were both reduced with the new method (P < .01 and P = .062, respectively).
Fukunaga
Atsushi
A
Department of Neurosurgery, Saiseikai Kanagawaken Hospital, Yokohama City, Japan.
Naritaka
Heiji
H
Fukaya
Raita
R
Tabuse
Masanao
M
Nakamura
Tsuneo
T
D000368:Aged; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D001458:Bandages; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009493:Neurosurgery; D009824:Ointments; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016019:Survival Analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D009824:Ointments; D011206:Povidone-Iodine