ChloraPrep is a rapid-acting, persistent, and broad-spectrum antiseptic for a range of minor and major medical procedures. The 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate/70% Isopropyl Alcohol formulation acts fast on a broad spectrum of bacteria, including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and keeps fighting bacteria for at least 48 hours.1,2 Together, the formulation and applicator provide a proven system that supports infection control guidelines for helping to reduce the incidence of BSIs and SSIs.
Efficacy of Surgical Preparation Solutions in Shoulder Surgery
The ChloraPrep Advantage
ChloraPrep is a superior broad-spectrum antimicrobial compared to traditional iodophors.
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1 Garcia R, Mulberry G, Brady A, Hibbard JS. Comparison of ChloraPrep and Betadine as preoperative skin preparation antiseptics. Poster presented at: 40th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Disease Society of America; October 25, 2002.
2 Data on file, CareFusion Corporation.
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6 Gottardi W. Iodine and Iodine Compounds. In: Block SS. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2001:159-183.
7 Saltzman MD, Nuber GW, Gryzlo SM, Marecek GS, Koh JL. Efficacy of surgical preparation solutions in shoulder surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91 A(8):1949–1953.
8 Young EM, Commiskey ML, Wilson SJ. Translating evidence into practice to prevent central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections: a systems-based intervention. Am J Infect Control. 2006;34(8):503-506.
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