Antiseptics in Midwifery

On the Systematic Use of Antiseptics in Midwifery Practice

deaths continue in their present ratio to be, as they are, the reproach of our art. Attempts more or less successful to prevent them by means of antiseptics are not new. Already the literature on antiseptics in midwifery, although not so bulky as in surgery, is yet by no means inconsiderable. Antiseptics and disinfectants have long been employed in obstetric practice; but of recent years, since...

Antiseptics

Antiseptics are chemical products which are applied on live tissues in order to eliminate microorganisms potentially pathogenic, or to inhibit their growth. The selection of the antiseptic must be done according to the properties and the recommended uses of the product. This article describes the main antiseptics used in the clinical practice, paying attention to its range of activity, recommen...

Antiseptics in Surgery

BACKGROUND Wound healing is a complex process, with many potential factors that can delay or complicate healing. Bacterial infection is one of the most dangerous complications once the skin barrier is destroyed. The search for optimal treatment of chronic and infected wounds is an ongoing challenge for healthcare professionals. METHODS This article discusses recent findings in the field of wo...

Recent developments in wound antiseptics.

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