Chloraprep vs betadine

I work in a hospital outpt setting and have been using chloraprep for all of our procedures both epidural and non spine. Numerous studies have shown its superiority over betadine. The issue comes in with the package insert stating it is not for use where you might come into contact with meninges. The real issue comes from hospital paper pushers stating they want to do away with chloraprep and just use betadine. I am more concerned with increased infection risk with betadine over... Read more
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