title: Importance of alcohol in skin preparation protocols.
authors.forename: Brian R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Swenson
authors.forename: Robert G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Sawyer
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000431:Ethanol / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D000431:Ethanol; D011206:Povidone-Iodine; D002710:Chlorhexidine