Use of Chlorhexidine Preparations in Total Joint Arthroplasty
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Use of Chlorhexidine Preparations in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Chlorhexidine is a widely used antiseptic because of its rapid and persistent action. It is well tolerated and available in different formulations at various concentrations. Chlorhexidine can be used for pre-operative skin cleansing, surgical site preparation, hand antisepsis of the surgical team an...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2206-3552
DOI: 10.7150/jbji.16934