Surgical Skin Prep: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chlorhexidine Versus Povidone-Iodine

Allen et al., 2020 | AORN J | Meta Analysis

Citation

Allen George. Surgical Skin Prep: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chlorhexidine Versus Povidone-Iodine. AORN J. 2020-Oct;112(4):421-424. doi:10.1002/aorn.13197

Abstract

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Key Findings

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Population

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MeSH Terms

Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Bandages
Chlorhexidine
Humans
Povidone-Iodine
Skin
Surgical Wound Infection

Evidence Classification

Level: Meta Analysis
Publication Types: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review
Vertical: iodine

Provenance

PMID: 32990965
DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13197
PMCID: Not in PMC
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