Comparison of the perp of the surgical location with betadine 10% versus chlorhexidine gluconate 4% on the incidence rate and the severity of wound infection after upper limb orthopedic elective surgery

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• Conditions: Surgical wound infection.; Infection following a procedure; T81.4

• Registration Number: IRCT20120215009014N315
• Lead Sponsor: Sanandaj University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 5 November 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

Age:18 to 60 years old
Candidate for upper limb orthopedic elective surgery
Body mass index less than 30
Normal white blood cell count

Exclusion Criteria

Open fracture
History of upper limb surgery
Presence of scar on the upper limb
Affected with infectious diseases
Diabetes or vascular disorders
Immunodeficiency
Taking immunosuppressive drugs
Using alcohol or smoking cigarette

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The incidence rate of wound infection. Timepoint: One week after surgery. Method of measurement: Thorough physical examination.;The severity of wound infection. Timepoint: One week after surgery. Method of measurement: By Asepsis index.