Surgical site infection, Antiseptic, Povidone Iodine, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Skin Preparation.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: After the induction of general anesthesia, the first step of surgical site skin preparation (skin prep) was done with povidone iodine 7.5% solution for about 3-5 minutes
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: participants age between 18 to 55 years old participants at least have a high school diploma no past history of abdominal surgery sign the consent form of this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: presence of diabetes mellitus Body mass index more than 35 presence of immunodeficiency administration of immunosuppressive drugs presence of local infection near the surgical site or systemic infection Allergic reaction to any of antiseptic agents history of Malignancy presence of Skin rash near the surgical site history of radiotherapy administration of broad spectrum antibiotics less than one month before surgery emergency surgery any disruption in surgical theater that may leads to contamination of surgical instruments or surgical field during the surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Surgical site infection. Timepoint: Surgical site infection rate in period of 30 days after surgery were compared in both groups. Method of measurement: Data collection tools were demographic data forms and surgical site infection assessment forms. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactArash Khajehvand
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed