Skin antisepsis prior to incision is a cornerstone of surgical standard of care. The
ideal preoperative skin preparation solutions have been previously studied for spine,
shoulder, and foot surgery. However, the normal flora of the hand may differ from
these surgical sites and the ideal preparation solution has not been determined. The
purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of three commonly used surgical
preparation solutions (Chloraprep, Duraprep, and Betadine) in eliminating bacteria
from the skin prior to incision.
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Paper 20
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Clinical Paper Session 03: Wrist/Reconstruction
Friday, September 19, 2014 • 10:12–10:19 AM
Category: Treatment
Keyword: Hand and Wrist, General Principles
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