title: Preoperative skin preparation: a historical perspective.
abstract: The incidence of health-care-associated infections has reduced since skin antisepsis was introduced in the 19th century. Despite this, health-care-associated infections, including post-surgical sepsis, continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the evidence for the use of preoperative skin preparations.
authors: Global Medical Affairs, Infection Prevention, CareFusion, San Diego, California, USA.
authors: C T
authors: CT
authors: Crosby
authors: Elliott
authors: E
authors: Tsj
authors: P A
authors: PA
authors: Lambert
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Adams
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000985:Antisepsis / Q000379:methods; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local