Study on the Reapplication of Chloraprep After Lower Extremity Surgery and Prior to Dressing Application
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
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Summary
The purpose of the current work is to determine the efficacy of the re-application of
surgical prep solution in decreasing surgical site bacterial contamination following lower
extremity surgery. Decreasing the extent of bacterial colonization of the skin surrounding
the surgical site during the initial healing phases would theoretically decrease the rate of
infection in high-risk persons.