Comparison of disinfection effect with two methods of using betadine alone and sequence of betadine and then alcohol on the number and type of microbes in the operation area

Comparison of two preoperative asepsis methods with 10% Povidone Iodine alone and 10% Povidone Iodine sequences followed by 70% Ethanol on the microbial load of surgery area and bacterial identification in patients who are candidates for open heart surgery

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20201201049562N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-12-22

Start date

2020-12-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-01-05

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Conditions

Microbial load and mass of the operating area.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this group, 10% betadine sequence and then 70 ° ethanol or 70% alcohol are used to disinfect the operation area. Intervention 2: Control group: In this group, 10

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Candidate for heart surgery No infectious skin diseases No allergies to antiseptics People with diabetes

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The patient's unwillingness to continue cooperating Negative culture results before primary prep in both groups

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Microbial load and mass of the operating area. Timepoint: Before disinfection of the operation area, after disinfection of the operation area, at the end of the operation. Method of measurement: Use of mannitol salt agar, blood agar, eosin methylene blue agar media and differential media.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Sadeh

Yazd University of Medical Sciences

sadeh_m20@yahoo.com+98 35 3623 8505

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026