Chlorhexidine-based skin preparations are frequently used in orthopaedic surgery. We report 2 recent cases of patients suffering significant allergic reactions to ChloraPrepTM complicating routine foot and ankle surgery. We advise vigilance for this possible issue and recommend thorough removal of all preparation at the end of the procedure.
Keywords: allergy; chlorhexidine; rash; surgical preparation; surgical safety.
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