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Evaluation of microbiological efficacy of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths versus 4% chlorhexidine gluconate soap for preoperative preparation/shower in total joint arthroplasty: a single-centre randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Preventing surgical site infections (SSI) is crucial and, among preventive measures, preoperative shower is recommended to decrease skin bacterial colonisation. However, there is no recommendation on the use of Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) impregnated cloths in this indication....

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Main Authors: Meghann Gallouche, Brice Rubens-Duval, Sandrine Boisset, Morgane Margotton, Yvan Caspar, Marion Le Maréchal, Jean-Luc Bosson, Pascal Astagneau, Aurélie Gauchet, Caroline Landelle
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMC 2025-11-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Chlorhexidine
Preoperative shower
Cloths
Antiseptic soap
Bacterial skin colonisation
Microbiological efficacy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-025-01661-z
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