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A critical review of the literature regarding the use of povidone iodine chlorhexidine gluconate for preoperative surgical skin preparation
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A critical review of the literature regarding the use of povidone iodine chlorhexidine gluconate for preoperative surgical skin preparation
J Perioper Pract.
2012 Mar.
Abstract
This paper presents a critical analysis of studies regarding the effectiveness of preoperative skin preparation solutions. The aim was to allow evidence based practice at a local level.
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