A Study of Disinfection of the Skin

The Use of Povidone‐Iodine Aerosol in Patients Immobilized in Plaster of Paris

“…In addition, povidone‐iodine has a prolonged duration of activity (Shelanski and Shelanski, 1956). Among others, Joress (1962) and Lilly and Lowbury (1971) have shown it to be effective in skin disinfection; in lowering the infection rate in the treatment of burns (Georgiade et al , 1962; Wynn‐Williams and Monballiu, 1965; Linkner et al , 1972), and in preparation of the skin before orthopaedic and general surgery (Rabinowitz, 1961; Sellers and Newman, 1971). In the United States, Levine (1970), in a preliminary investigation showed that ‘Betadine’ antiseptic solution, which contained povidone‐iodine 10%, prevented pruritus and skin exfoliation when it was applied before the application of occlusive dressings or plaster of paris casts.…”

The Effect of Preoperative Surgical Scrubbing with Povidone Iodine on Urinary Iodine Levels

“…Its effects on the bacteria of the skin of operators (Joress, 1962; 1,owbury rt alii, 1964; Thorne, 1965), as a skin preparation before surgery (liahinowitz, 1961 ;Connell and Rousselot, 1964; Close r f alii. 1966), in singical procedures ( Wynn-Williams and Monhalliu, 1965 : Christhilf, 19661, and in the coiltrol of the spread of infection (Gershenfeld. 11162 ;Kresky, 1964 : Saggers and Stewart, 1964 : Yanis, 1965), have heen described.…”