Skin moisturisers and surgical site preparation: a slippery problem?

J Hosp Infect. 2007 Dec;67(4):386-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2007.10.004. Epub 2007 Nov 19.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / pharmacology
  • Colony Count, Microbial
  • Disinfection / methods*
  • Emollients / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Hand Disinfection*
  • Humans
  • Povidone-Iodine / pharmacology
  • Preoperative Care
  • Skin / microbiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Emollients
  • Povidone-Iodine