AN ANTISEPTIC SURGICAL CABINET.

Osteotomy as an indicator of antiseptic surgical practice.

In the UK Government's 1993 review of science and technology the statement is made that "the interval between scientific discovery and practical application is diminishing".' Two changes might explain such an acceleration of the acceptance of scientific innovation. Alterations may have occurred in the way that scientific ideas are spread, with concomitant increases in their rates of diffusion. ...

Efficacy of surgical antiseptic handrub containing PHMB

Methods Alcohol proportion and bactericidal agents (e.g. CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate), BAC (benzalkonium chloride), PHMB and OCT (Octenidine)) were compared to determine suitability for surgical hand antisepsis. PHMB-containing handrub was then tested in accordance with European Norm (EN). To further evaluate the hand antiseptics or bactericidal agents, their cytotoxicity was investigated with...

Iodine as an Antiseptic

The Surgical and Antiseptic Values of Hypochlorous Acid ( Eusol )

IN June, 1915, we first began to make use of 0'5 per cent hypochlorous acid (eus01) as an antiseptic. Six months have now elapsed and it may be of interest to summarize its relative values. Previous to adopting hypochlorous acid, use and experiment had been made of all the better+known antiseptics, and therefore the ultimate adoption of a single antiseptic was of interest, as the comparison bro...

Polyhexanide - safety and efficacy as an antiseptic.

BACKGROUND Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride/polyhexanide/polyaminopropyl biguanide (PHMB) is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic. This article discusses the use of the substance as an antiseptic. We summarise published data on its antimicrobial effect in vitro and its clinical effect and safety when used on skin, wounds and mucosa.MATERIAL AND METHOD A literature search was conducted...