However, in the opinion of the authors, current guidelines fail to address a key element: the method of application of the antiseptic agent” Casey et al (2017).
Abstract:
Numerous guidelines have been published by consensus groups worldwide regarding optimal skin antisepsis prior to surgical incision or insertion of intravascular catheters [1–3]. However, in the opinion of the authors, current guidelines fail to address a key element: the method of application of the antiseptic agent.
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Reference:
Casey, A.L., Badia, J.M., Higgins, A., Korndorrfer, J., Mantyh, C., Mimoz, O. and Moro, M. (2017) Skin antisepsis: it’s not only what you use, it’s the way that you use it. The Journal of Hospital Infection. May 16th. [epub ahead of print].
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2017.04.019
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