Bacterial recolonization of the skin and wound contamination during cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial of the use of plastic adhesive drape compared with bare skin.

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Published in J Hosp Infect on April 25, 2013

Authors

K Falk-Brynhildsen1, B Söderquist, O Friberg, U G Nilsson

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden. Karin.falk-brynhildsen@orebroll.se

Associated clinical trials:

Iodine Impregnated Incision Drapes and Bacterial Recolonization in Simulated Knee Surgery. A Controlled Randomized Experimental Trial. | NCT02342561

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