Nasal Iodophor vs Nasal Mupirocin With Chlorhexidine Baths to Prevent Infections in Adult ICUs
Nasal mupirocin plus chlorhexidine baths in ICUs prevents methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections but raises concern about antibiotic resistance. JAMA Senior Editor Kristin Walter, MD, speaks with Susan Huang, MD, of University of California, Irvine, about a study comparing iodophor vs mupirocin with chlorhexidine bathing for ICU-attributable S aureus clinical cultures. Related Content: Nasal Iodophor Antiseptic vs Nasal Mupirocin Antibiotic in the Setting of Chlorhexidine Bathing to Prevent Infections in Adult ICUs (Source: JAMA Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - October 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
Preoperative Mupirocin Saves Big Bucks
Eradicating nasal Staphylococcus aureus colonization before total joint arthroplasty prevents expensive surgical-site infections. (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Podcast - July 9, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
