Bacterial Contamination: Iodine vs Saline Irrigation in Pediatric Spine Surgery
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-07-12
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will evaluate the safety of povidone-iodine irrigation in pediatric spinal
patients by collecting pre- and post-operative safety labwork. Furthermore, the efficacy of
povidone-iodine and normal saline irrigation at reducing bacterial contamination of the
surgical wound will be measured by collecting cultures before and after irrigation.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Boston Children's Hospital Boston Children’s Hospital