“…They concern alcoholic solutions of iodophore [24][25][26][27][28] as well as chlorhexidine [27,[29][30][31]. Fires are not the only cause of burns in the operating room.…”
“…They concern alcoholic solutions of iodophore [24][25][26][27][28] as well as chlorhexidine [27,[29][30][31]. Fires are not the only cause of burns in the operating room.…”
In the hospital setting, dermatologists are often required to evaluate inflammatory skin lesions arising during surgical procedures performed in other departments. These lesions can be of physical or chemical origin. Povidone iodine is the most common reported cause of such lesions. If this antiseptic solution remains in contact with the skin in liquid form for a long period of time, it can give rise to serious irritant contact dermatitis in dependent or occluded areas. Less common causes of skin lesions after surgery include allergic contact dermatitis and burns under the dispersive electrode of the electrosurgical device. Most skin lesions that arise during surgical procedures are due to an incorrect application of antiseptic solutions. Special care must therefore be taken during the use of these solutions and, in particular, they should be allowed to dry.
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