Med Mal Case: Meningitis [Do you use betadine or chlorhex for LP?]

So this is actually an anesthesia/pain management case, but has strong cross-application to EM (or anyone doing LPs). Patient had a spinal epidural injection. Died of meningitis about a week later. Plaintiff attorney says its because they used betadine, not chlorhex for sterilization. Expert witness claims the same thing in his opinion (likely paid a huge amount) Only problem? Chlorhex says don't use near the meninges. However, some research showing the Chlorhex is actually better at... Med Mal Case: Meningitis [Do you use betadine or chlorhex for LP?]
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