Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5652732 | Injury | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Using 70% alcohol on external fixators plus either ChloraPrep for closed wounds or povidone iodine for open wounds seems to result in a low rate of positive cultures. Most species that were isolated are infrequently identified as sources of surgical site infections. This preparation protocol might be effective at producing a relatively clean environment at the time of surgery for patients with external fixators already in place.
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Authors
David Hardeski, Greg Gaski, Manjari Joshi, Richard Venezia, Jason W. Nascone, Marcus F. Sciadini, Robert V. O'Toole,