Preventing surgical site infection: preoperative bathing, engaging patients and caregivers

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2013 Jun;42(6 Suppl):S5-8.

Authors

Mark I Froimson¹, Kristy Olivo, Michelle Schill, Mary Ann Horrigan

Affiliation

¹ Euclid Hospital, Euclid, OH. [email protected].

PMID: 24911514

No abstract available

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Infective Agents, Local / administration & dosage
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects*
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / adverse effects*
Baths*
Chlorhexidine / administration & dosage
Chlorhexidine / analogs & derivatives
Humans
Preoperative Care
Prosthesis-Related Infections / etiology
Prosthesis-Related Infections / prevention & control*
Self Care
Surgical Wound Infection / etiology
Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*

Substances

Anti-Infective Agents, Local
chlorhexidine gluconate
Chlorhexidine