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.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use*
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Antisepsis / methods
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects
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Humans
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Practice Guidelines as Topic*
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Preoperative Care / methods*
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Sepsis / prevention & control*
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Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local