Povidone-Iodine-Based Solutions for Decolonization of Nasal Staphylococcus aureus: A Randomized, Prospective, Placebo-Controlled Study

A single application of PI-based SNA before surgery may be effective in eliminating nasal S. aureus in over two-thirds of patients. Off-the-shelf PI swabs were not as effective at 4 hours as the specifically manufactured product for S. aureus decolonization