Safe and Effective Skin Antiseptics in Gastrointestinal Surgery

Povidone iodine, alcohol, and chlorhexidine gluconate are commonly used for skin antisepsis in surgical settings. Recently, a randomized controlled trial confirmed the effectiveness of oranexidine, a new skin antiseptic, for this purpose. However, many disinfectants are not recommended for disinfect...

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Published inJapanese Journal of Infection Prevention and Control Vol. 38; no. 3; pp. 75 - 79
Main Authors IIO, Megumi, SAJI, Masashi, HATA, Hiroaki
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Japanese
Published Japanese Society for Infection Prevention and Control 25.05.2023
Subjects
alcohol
antiseptics
chlorhexidine gluconate
povidone iodine
sterilization of surgical fields
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ISSN1882-532X
1883-2407
DOI10.4058/jsei.38.75

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Summary:Povidone iodine, alcohol, and chlorhexidine gluconate are commonly used for skin antisepsis in surgical settings. Recently, a randomized controlled trial confirmed the effectiveness of oranexidine, a new skin antiseptic, for this purpose. However, many disinfectants are not recommended for disinfecting mucous membranes. Therefore, it is important to understand the efficacy and precautions of each agent before making a choice. This article aims to describe the indications, contraindications, and precautions for the agents frequently used in gastrointestinal surgical field antisepsis and summarize the results of recent studies on the efficacy of these agents.
ISSN:1882-532X
1883-2407
DOI:10.4058/jsei.38.75