Comparative clinical effectiveness of preoperative skin antiseptic preparations of chlorhexidine gluconate and povidone iodine for preventing surgical site infections in dogs

Comparative clinical effectiveness of preoperative skin antiseptic preparations of chlorhexidine gluconate and povidone iodine for preventing surgical site infections in dogs

Contamination of surgical sites often resulting from inadequate surgical site preparation and poor asepsis is a common cause of surgical site infection (SSI) and postoperative complications. Standard practice ensuring preoperative skin disinfection helps to prevent the incidence of SSI. The choice o...

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Main Authors: Gladys O. Melekwe, Edwin A. Uwagie-Ero, Hassan A. Zoaka, Eugene A. Odigie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-04-01
Series:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2314459917301266

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