title: Methods of skin antisepsis for preventing SSIs.
abstract: Surgical site infections increase morbidity and mortality rates and raise costs to healthcare providers. Surgical skin antisepsis is one element in a bundle of interventions designed to prevent SSIs. This article summarises the most recent evidence and guidance on skin antisepsis.
authors.affiliation: De Montfort University, Leicester.
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tanner
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local