Are povidone-iodine compresses helpful in skin preparation for hip replacement surgery?

J Hosp Infect. 1986 Jan;7(1):96-8. doi: 10.1016/0195-6701(86)90034-4.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Chlorhexidine / administration & dosage
  • Disinfection*
  • Hip Prosthesis
  • Humans
  • Povidone / analogs & derivatives*
  • Povidone-Iodine / administration & dosage*
  • Skin / microbiology*
  • Sterilization*
  • Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Povidone-Iodine
  • Povidone
  • Chlorhexidine