Iodine-impregnated incision drape and bacterial recolonization in simulated total knee arthroplasty: A controlled, randomized experimental trial
Background and purpose — Iodine-impregnated incision drapes (IIIDs) are used to prevent surgical site infection (SSI). However, there is some evidence to suggest a potential increase in SSI risk as a result of IIID use, possibly from promotion of skin recolonization. A greater number of viable bacte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Acta Orthopaedica |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2016.1180577 |