Comparative study of Povidone-Iodine and Chlorhexidine used in surgical procedures of dogs and cats.

Abstract

Antiseptics used on skin and oral mucosa play a significant role perioperatively. They can influence the tissue regeneration period and prevent the development of infections on postsurgical wounds. The most common antiseptics used nowadays in Veterinary medicine are PVP-I and CHX. Each one of them has a different mechanism of action, duration of action, cytotoxic reactions, and antimicrobial spectrum, for example CHX acts against MethicillinResistant Staphylococcus Aureus within shorter exposure time than PVP-I. Veterinary surgeons are encouraged to be knowledgeable about the efficacy of asepsis protocols used in surgery and to take these factors into consideration in all situations. This study will conduct a literature review and compare the effectiveness of PVP-I and CHX.