title: A critical review of the literature regarding the use of povidone iodine chlorhexidine gluconate for preoperative surgical skin preparation.
abstract: This paper presents a critical analysis of studies regarding the effectiveness of preoperative skin preparation solutions. The aim was to allow evidence based practice at a local level.
authors.affiliation: West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Cumbria CA28 8JG. tammy.scowcroft@ncuh.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Tammy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Scowcroft
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D011206:Povidone-Iodine; C010882:chlorhexidine gluconate; D002710:Chlorhexidine