A Comparison of Disinfecting Effect of Povidone Iodine and Septi Scrub on Normal Flora of Skin in Surgical Scrub

Abstract Background and Objective: Septi scrub is a new product based on chlorhexidine 4%, which&nbsp; is produced for&nbsp; surgical scrub in Iran. This study aimed to compare the disinfecting effect of Povidone Iodine and Septiscrub in surgical scrub. Material and Methods: this crossover experimental study, one-week interval, was conducted to compare Povidone Iodine and Septiscrub. Three samples for&nbsp; microbial cultures were obtained&nbsp; from each&nbsp; participant before, shortly and 40 minutes after scrubbing. Results: The findings showed that the effect of Povidone iodine and Septiscrub solutions was significant on microbial growth of measure (P< 0.05). In both solutions, there was a significant difference in the rate of microbial growth between before&nbsp; and&nbsp; after scrub stages (P< 0.05). But between immediately after scrub and 40 minutes after&nbsp; was not significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: given the equal effect of two solutions and lesser side effect of Septiscub , it is recommended that Septiscrub&nbsp; be used instead of&nbsp; Povidone iodine 7.5%. Keywords: Surgical Scrub; Povidone Iodine; Septi Scrub.