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Efficacy of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Gauze for Reducing Suture Contamination in Arthroscopic RC Repair
July 2021
Efficacy of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Gauze for Reducing Suture Contamination in Arthroscopic RC Repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Hydrogen Peroxide Does Not Significantly Reduce Cutibacterium acnes Suture Contamination in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopy. 2021 Apr;37(4): 1134-1140.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and fifty-one patients scheduled for an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomized to receive pre-operative skin preparation with a chlorhexidine-alcohol solution plus the use of a 3% hydrogen peroxide gauze (n=74) or chlorhexidine-alcohol solution only (n=77) for the reduction of Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) suture contamination. Outcomes of interest included the C. acnes posi...
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