Preoperative skin preparation: a historical perspective

C.T. Crosby; T.S.J. Elliott; P.A. Lambert; D. Adams

doi:10.12968/hmed.2009.70.10.44625

Preoperative skin preparation: a historical perspective

C.T. Crosby
, T.S.J. Elliott
, P.A. Lambert
, D. Adams

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Abstract

The incidence of health-care-associated infections has reduced since skin antisepsis was introduced in the 19th century. Despite this, health-care-associated infections, including post-surgical sepsis, continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the evidence for the use of preoperative skin preparations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	579-582
Number of pages	4
Journal	British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Volume	70
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2009.70.10.44625
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2009

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