Does the Addition of Hydrogen Peroxide to Chlorhexidine Skin Prep to Treat P. Acnes in the Shoulder
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 9/5/2018 |
| Start Date: | April 16, 2018 |
| End Date: | February 2019 |
Does the Addition of Hydrogen Peroxide to Chlorhexidine Preoperative Skin Preparation Reduce the Rate of Propionibacterium Acnes Positive Culture in the Shoulder
This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the ability of hydrogen
peroxide preparation in addition to chlorhexidine to decrease the colonization of
Propionibacterium acnes(a bacteria commonly found in the dermis of the skin surrounding the
shoulder in order to decrease postoperative joint infection.
peroxide preparation in addition to chlorhexidine to decrease the colonization of
Propionibacterium acnes(a bacteria commonly found in the dermis of the skin surrounding the
shoulder in order to decrease postoperative joint infection.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. All male patients (>18) undergoing shoulder arthroscopy
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Female patients
2. Patients with active acne
3. Patients who have taken antibiotics within a month of their surgery
4. Subjects allergic to any of the following agents:
o Benzoyl peroxide
5. Subjects with psoriatic/eczematous lesions on the shoulder girdle.
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