Various commonly used antiseptics were tested against three strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) at stock strength and in serial 10-fold dilutions. The stock solutions of 4% chlorhexidine gluconate-alcohol (Hibiclens), 1% p-chloro-m-xylenol (Acute-Kare), and 3% hexachlorophene (Phisohex) produced 2-log reductions of MRSA after a 15-s exposure, but even after 240 s, thes...

The study was carried out to determine the efficacy of stock concentration of the commonly used disinfectant as scrub solution for surgical site in goats. The evaluation of efficacy and safety of commercially available disinfectant and antiseptic (0.3% Chlorhexidine gluconate, 0.4% Chloroxylenol and 4% Povidone iodine) as scrub solution for surgical site, using stock concentration was assessed ...

We modelled a 'clean' surgical wound lightly contaminated with airborne bacteria, using agar, ovine muscle and ovine adipose tissue. This was used to assess the effect on bacteria of ultraviolet C light (UVC) 1200 mu W/cm2, hydrogen peroxide 3%, povidone-iodine 1% and 10%, chlorhexidine 0.05%, pulsed jet lavage with UVC and syringe and needle lavage with chlorhexidine 0.05%. All the agents were...

Background: Antiseptic scrub and paint can reduce bacterial colonization and postoperative wound infection. Two forms of antiseptics, povidone iodine and chlorhexidine, are commonly used in the operating theater. Objective: To study the efficacy of the reduction of bacterial colonization and surgical wound infection among these antiseptic. Material and Method: Five hundred surgical patients wer...

BACKGROUND Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) 10% aqueous solution is a well-known, nontoxic, commonly used topical antiseptic with no reported incidence of fungal resistance. We have been using a low-dose formulation of 1% PVP-I (w/w) in a solution containing dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in our clinical practice for a variety of indications. Presented here is our clinical experience with this novel formulat...

C17H17ClO 6 M.W. 352.77 Griseofulvin, USP occurs as a white to creamy white, odorless powder which is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in acetone, dimethylformamide, and chloroform and sparingly soluble in alcohol. Each Gris-PEG tablet contains: Active Ingredient: griseofulvin ultramicrosize................................................. 125 mg Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon d...

Chylothorax is defined as an accumulation of chyle in the pleural space. This condition usually occurs after an operation, the congenital idiopathic form being rare (1/15,thin.000 births). Recovery is observed within four to six weeks of diagnosis in most cases. Treatment is either conservative or surgical. Four cases are reported of congenital chylothorax (three idiopathic, one accompanied by ...

The transperineal approach is preferred to reduce prostate biopsy (PB)-related infections. Fluoroquinolones are suspended for prophylaxis of PB in the European Union; therefore, alternative antibiotics based on local resistance, or targeted prophylaxis, conjunction with povidone-iodine rectal preparation recommended transrectal PB.

Objective: We aimed to determine the scolicidal effect of hypochlorous acid and its efficiency at different concentrations. Materials Methods: tested effectiveness in-vitro on sterile gauze concentrations in test tubes. In addition, we compared with activity other agents, povidone-iodine 10% chlorhexidine-gluconate 0.04%. Results: Hypochlorous was 100% effective 5 minutes 1/1 (200 ppm/mL), 1/10...

ABSTRACT Fractures in Indonesia are the third most common cause of death after coronary heart disease and tuberculosis. Treatment fractures is not only limited to installing fixation devices, cases open fractures, wound care also very influential on success fracture management. The intervention given was with elastic bandages 10% povidone-iodine. These two components have been widely used vario...