Skin Prep to Reduce Postoperative Shoulder Infection
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Infectious Disease |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 8/3/2018 |
| Start Date: | January 2016 |
| End Date: | July 2018 |
Adjusting Skin Prep to Decrease Risk of P. Acnes Related Shoulder Infection
Propionibacterium acnes is the most common pathogen identified from a surgical site infection
in the shoulder. Standard skin preps do not prevent this type of infection. Patients will
undergo either a chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide prep in days leading up to surgery.
Bacterial burden will be determined at the time of surgery.
in the shoulder. Standard skin preps do not prevent this type of infection. Patients will
undergo either a chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide prep in days leading up to surgery.
Bacterial burden will be determined at the time of surgery.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age >18
- Indicated for shoulder surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of previous shoulder infection
- Allergy to Chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide
- Current use of anti-acne medicine around the shoulder
- Patient is pregnant or concerned about pregnancy
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