Does Plastic Incise Drape Prevent Recolonization of Endogenous Skin Flora during Lumbar Spine Procedures?

Conclusions:The results showed that using PID is unable to reduce recolonization and regrowth of bacteria on patients ’ skin adjacent to surgical wound in clean lumbar spine surgeries. However, making a definite decision about using or notusing of PID requires further studies.Keywords:Bacteria, lumbar vertebrae, surgical drapes, surgical wound
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research