Preoperative skin preparation: a historical perspective

C T Crosby; Elliott Tsj; P A Lambert; D Adams

doi:10.12968/hmed.2009.70.10.44625

Preoperative skin preparation: a historical perspective

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2009 Oct;70(10):579-82. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2009.70.10.44625.

Authors

C T Crosby¹, Elliott Tsj, P A Lambert, D Adams

Affiliation

¹ Global Medical Affairs, Infection Prevention, CareFusion, San Diego, California, USA.

PMID: 19966703
DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2009.70.10.44625

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.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use*
Antisepsis / methods
Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects
Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic*
Preoperative Care / methods*
Sepsis / prevention & control*
Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*

Substances

Anti-Infective Agents, Local