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Cochrane EvidencePublished 7 Nov 2016
Topical antibiotics (applied to the skin) for preventing surgical site infection in wounds that are stitched or held together another way
Background The presence of micro-organisms, such as bacteria, at wound sites following surgery can result in surgical site infections for patients. Surgical site infections can result in increased healthcare costs, delays in wound healing and pain. Antibiotics are medicines that kill bacteria or prevent them from developing. Antibiotics can be taken ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 13 Jul 2016
Skin antisepsis for reducing central venous catheter-related infections
Review Question We reviewed the evidence about whether using antiseptic treatments on people's skin helps reduce infections related to central venous catheters (CVCs). Background Central venous catheters (CVCs) are thin, flexible tubes that are inserted through the skin into a large vein, often in the arm or chest. The tube can then be used to give ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 14 Jul 2015
Dressings to treat foot ulcers in people with diabetes
Background Diabetes mellitus (generally known as 'diabetes'), when untreated, causes a rise in the sugar (glucose) levels in the blood. It is a serious health issue that affects millions of people around the world (e.g., almost two million people in the UK and 24 million people in the USA). Foot ulcers are a common problem for people with diabetes; ...