Citation Health Quality Ontario. Preoperative shower or bath with antiseptics before knee arthroscopy: a rapid review. Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Rapid Review. 2014 Authors' conclusions No literature was identified that evaluated the use of preoperative showers or baths with antiseptic skin solutions before knee arthroscopy.
Scoping of the literature in the broader surgical population identified 3 systematic reviews among the broader surgical population suggesting evidence does not support, or is inconclusive in regards to, the use of chlorhexidine showers or baths before surgery to prevent surgical site infections. It is unknown whether these results can be generalized to the knee arthroscopy population, and further evidence is required. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Antisepsis; Arthroscopy; Baths; Humans; Knee Joint; Ontario; Preoperative Care Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5 Email: EDSinfo@hqontario.ca AccessionNumber 32014001351 Date abstract record published 12/11/2014 |