According to published results, prophylactic intraoperative incisional wound irrigation with an antiseptic solution was associated with reduced surgical site infections compared with use of either ...

The curet is a cupped metal tool, the edge of which is used to gently remove dead tissue from a wound. At the same time, ultrasonic waves via saline solution provide an antibacterial effect.

IV bags filled with saline solution are one of the most common items in hospitals. But new research suggests replacing the saline with a different intravenous solution may significantly reduce ...

Source Reference: Raymond HE, et al "Three-month wound complication and infection rates after vancomycin powder and dilute povidone-iodine lavage for infection prophylaxis in high-risk total hip ...