Surgical Site Infection
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-08-16Clinical Trial Update: Local Gentamicin Application to Reduce Postoperative Infection Rate [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial evaluating locally applied gentamicin to reduce postoperative surgical site infections has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-07-02Clinical Trial Update: Eliminate Risk of Cardiac Surgical Site Events [NA]
A University of Rochester-sponsored clinical trial aimed at eliminating cardiac surgical site events, particularly surgical site infections,…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-06-18Clinical Trial Update: Prevention of Surgical Site Infections [NA]
A clinical trial focused on preventing surgical site infections has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-06-13Clinical Trial Update: Study Looking at the Effect of Silverlon on Post Operative Wound Infections [NA]
Completed clinical trial evaluating Silverlon silver-coated wound dressings for preventing postoperative wound infections; results were post…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-05-24Clinical Trial Update: Wound Infection in Obese Women After Cesarean Delivery [NA]
Completed clinical trial update related to wound infection after cesarean delivery in obese women (surgical site infection).
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-05-17Clinical Trial Update: Clorhexidine Versus Povidone for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Cesarean Section [NA]
A completed clinical trial comparing chlorhexidine versus povidone-iodine for preventing surgical site infection after cesarean section.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2013-04-04Clinical Trial Update: VAC NPWT KCI Dressing Study [NA]
Clinical trial NCT01366105 evaluating VAC NPWT KCI Dressing for surgical site infection has been withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-11-16Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy and Safety of Ertapenem Sodium (MK-0826) Following Colorectal Surgery in Chinese Adults (MK-0826-056) [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating ertapenem sodium (MK-0826) for efficacy and safety in preventing surgical site infection after colorectal surgery i…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-11-09Clinical Trial Update: A Comparison of Surgical Preparations and Wound Infection Rates for Elective Cesarean Sections [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial comparing surgical preparation methods for elective cesarean sections was terminated, focusing on wound infection rates.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-10-25Clinical Trial Update: Surgical Site Infection Rates in Obese Patients After Cesarean Delivery [NA]
Clinical trial update reporting on surgical site infection rates in obese patients after cesarean delivery; the study status is completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-10-15Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Cefazolin and Normal Saline Irrigation on Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) [NA]
A completed clinical trial investigated whether cefazolin with normal saline irrigation reduces surgical site infections. The update provide…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-10-04Clinical Trial Update: Povidone Iodine and Cesarean Section Wound Infections [Phase 3]
This Phase 3 trial evaluated povidone-iodine for preventing wound infections after cesarean section; the study status has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-09-06Clinical Trial Update: Impact of Preoperative Local Water-Filtered Infrared-A (wIRA) Irradiation on Postoperative Wound Healing [NA]
A completed clinical trial studied whether preoperative Local Water-Filtered Infrared-A irradiation affects postoperative wound healing and …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-08-21Clinical Trial Update: Study of the Efficacy of Plain Soap and Water Versus Alcohol-based Rubs for Surgical Hand Preparation [Phase 1, Phase 2]
A completed study compared plain soap and water versus alcohol-based hand rubs for surgical hand preparation. The trial evaluated postoperat…
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FDA approval · 2012-08-16FDA Approved: CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP — Supplemental Application (CareFusion 213, LLC)
FDA approved a supplemental application for CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP, a preoperative skin antiseptic combining chlorhexidine gluconate and isopro…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-07-26Clinical Trial Update: Early Short-term Antibiotic Therapy in Penetrating Abdominal Trauma, 3 vs 7 Days [Phase 2, Phase 3]
The trial evaluated whether a 3-day antibiotic course after penetrating abdominal trauma is as effective as a 7-day course in preventing sur…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-07-18Clinical Trial Update: A Comparison Of The 3M TM S Surgical Skin Closure System To The Standard Vicryl Suture Closure of Sternotomy Incisions During Cardiac Surgery [Phase 1]
This Phase 1 trial compares the 3M Surgical Skin Closure System with standard Vicryl sutures for closing sternotomy incisions in cardiac sur…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-03-20Clinical Trial Update: Routine Preoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Modified Radical Mastectomy [Phase 3]
Completed Phase 3 trial evaluating routine preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent surgical site infection in modified radical mastec…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-01-18Clinical Trial Update: PDS*Plus and Wound Infections After Laparotomy [NA]
Clinical trial update indicates the study evaluating PDS Plus for preventing wound infections after laparotomy has completed; the conditions…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-11-11Clinical Trial Update: Use of 48 Hour Course of Antibiotics to Prevent Surgical Site Infection in Obese Patients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery [NA]
Clinical trial update on using a 48-hour antibiotic course to prevent surgical site infection in obese women undergoing cesarean delivery; c…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-11-04Clinical Trial Update: Effectiveness for Interventions to Minimize Surgical Site Infections [NA]
This clinical trial update evaluates interventions aimed at minimizing surgical site infections; the current status is UNKNOWN.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-10-24Clinical Trial Update: Effectiveness of Triclosan Coated Sutures in Preventing Leg Wound Infection After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of triclosan-coated sutures in preventing leg wound infections after coronary artery b…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-06-22Clinical Trial Update: The Impact of Using Triclosan-antibacterial Sutures on the Incidence of Surgical Site Infection [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 trial assessed whether triclosan-coated antibacterial sutures reduce the incidence of surgical site infection compared with standa…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2011-04-22Clinical Trial Update: Cefoperazone/Sulbactam In The Treatment Of Serious Intra-Abdominal And Hepatobiliary Infections.
A Pfizer-sponsored clinical trial evaluating cefoperazone/sulbactam for serious intra-abdominal and hepatobiliary infections has been withdr…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS other · 2011-03-29Clinical Trial Update: Antibiotic Concentration in Internal Mammary Graft Preparation
Clinical trial update from the Medical University of Vienna regarding antibiotic concentration in internal mammary graft preparation for cor…