Should povidone-iodine be rinsed off after skin disinfection in acute surgical wounds?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18428367
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Abstract

There is no specific guidance in the literature regarding rinsing povidone-iodine off after acute surgical wound disinfection, but general protocols often involve removing excess cleanser to prevent tissue toxicity.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Surgical site infection prevention Wound Healing and Treatments Infection Control in Healthcare

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
30 January 2026