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po·vi·done

 (pō′vĭ-dōn′)
n.
A polymer used as a vehicle for a drug, especially iodine.
[po(ly)vi(nylpyrroli)done.]
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2 % Chlorhexidine Gluconate in 70 % Alcohol Solution 4 % Chlorhexidine Gluconate in 70 % Alcohol Solution 10 % Povidone Iodine in Alcohol Solution 10 % Povidone Iodine Solution Plastic Bottles available in sizes between 50ml to 500ml.
Gpo Pre-operative Skin Preparation 2018
Patients with any of the following were excluded from the study: hospitalization within past 3 months; a history of antibiotic use within the past 3 months; being in close proximity to other ill patients in the hospital or in their household; allergy to povidone iodine and an infectious indication for surgery.
Effectiveness of preoperative decolonization with nasal povidone iodine in Chinese patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery: a prospective cross sectional study
Aims and Objective: To compare the microbiological response and clinical efficacy of superoxidized solution versus povidone iodine in the management of lower limb ulcers.
Microbiological and clinical response of superoxidized solution versus povidone iodine in the management of lower limb ulcers
Capriotti and her colleagues have developed a topical treatment that contains dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) combined with dilute povidone iodine, which is applied to the lid margin of the closed eye.
Dermatologist calls for shift on treating ocular disease
This study aims at evaluating the efficacy of Nanosilver dressing versus Povidone iodine dressing in terms of rapidity of healing, early control of infection with appearance of granulation tissue and the overall duration of hospital stay and cost of treatment.
Nanosilver versus Povidone iodine dressing-efficacy in the management of chronic diabetic foot ulcers
It was dressed with Povidone iodine prior to its presentation.
Surgical Management of Horn Fractures by Flap Method--A Report of Three Buffaloes
Dubai: A new research conducted on Povidone Iodine, a broad-spectrum antiseptic shows it to be 99.
Antiseptic shows 99.9% efficacy against Ebola virus
In this present study wound healing accelerating properties of chitosan alone and with povidone iodine combinations were used on cutaneous wounds to study its efficacy in rabbits.
Histological and biochemical changes during wound healing using chitosan and chitosan-povidone iodine films in wound healing in rabbits
5% povidone iodine as an irrigating agent on control of pain and swelling following removal of bilaterally impacted lower third molars.
Efficacy of chlorhexidine versus betadine as an irrigating agent during removal of bilateral impacted lower third molars
Unlike other feminine wash brands which commonly use lactic acid, Betadine has povidone iodine as its active ingredient, which acts more as an antiseptic to help protect women against vaginal infection.
Women's hygiene: Preventing infection that may arise from monthly period
In the trials, honey gave better results in comparison to Povidone iodine ( Betadine), which is normally used for wound healing purpose," said Dr Anurag Srivastava, professor of surgery at AIIMS.
AIIMS takes sweet way out
Alcoholic solutions are more effective than other solutions such as chlorhexidine gluconate and aqueous povidone iodine, particularly for resident micro-organisms, so it would be better to use alcohol-based solutions for surgical hand hygiene among operating room staff (Kampf & Ostermyer 2011).
Comparison of surgical hand scrub and alcohol surgical hand rub on reducing hand microbial burden

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