| Literature DB >> 2860178 |
G Georgiade, R Riefkohl, N Georgiade, R Georgiade, M F Wildman.
Abstract
Cultures were obtained of the microbial flora from the skin of the operation site pre-operatively and following preparation of the surgical field with povidone-iodine (PVP-I). Preliminary results indicate that PVP-I is a reasonable and effective antibacterial agent when used to prepare skin for surgical operations.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 2860178 DOI: 10.1016/s0195-6701(85)80048-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Hosp Infect ISSN: 0195-6701 Impact factor: 3.926