Povidone Iodine vs Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Alcohol for Preoperative Skin Antisepsis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Publication

Povidone Iodine vs Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Alcohol for Preoperative Skin Antisepsis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal Paper/Review - Aug 20, 2024

Widmer Andreas F, Atkinson Andrew, Kuster Stefan, Wolfensberger Aline, Klimke Steffi, Sommerstein Rami, Eckstein Friedrich S, Schoenhoff Florian, Beldi Guido, Gutschow Christian A, Marschall Jonas, Schweiger Alexander, Jent Philipp

Citation

Widmer A, Atkinson A, Kuster S, Wolfensberger A, Klimke S, Sommerstein R, Eckstein F, Schoenhoff F, Beldi G, Gutschow C, Marschall J, Schweiger A, Jent P. Povidone Iodine vs Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Alcohol for Preoperative Skin Antisepsis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2024; 332:541-549.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

JAMA 2024; 332

Publication Date

Aug 20, 2024

Issn Electronic

1538-3598

Pages

541-549

Brief description/objective

Preoperative skin antisepsis is an established procedure to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs). The choice of antiseptic agent, povidone iodine or chlorhexidine gluconate, remains debated.