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Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning Before Joint Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public
When you use these cloth wipes to clean your skin before your surgery, you reduce the chances of getting an infection after surgery. The chemical in the cloth helps to kill any harmful bacteria normally found on your skin. To work properly, you must follow these instructions completely. (English) Colour
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Catalogue Number:
264131Body Location:
- Bones, Joints, and Muscles
Diagnosis and Therapy:
- Surgery and Procedures
Disorders and Conditions:
- Surgery
Keywords:
- Infection,
- Shoulder,
- Skin,
- Knee,
- Arthroplasty,
- Chlorhexidine,
- Clean,
- Wash,
- Gluconate,
- Hip,
- Cleansing
Demographic:
- Adults,
- Older Adults
Program:
- Surgical Services
Format:
FactsheetRevision Date:
March 20, 2018Reproduction Rights:
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