Modern antiseptics and surgical aspects of their use
Chernyakov A.V.

Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov, Moscow
City Clinic No. 15 named after M.M. Filatov, Moscow

Modern surgery is based on the principles of aseptics and antiseptics, adequate anesthesia, replenishment of blood loss. Modern antiseptics include inorganic substances, bioorganic and synthetic inorganic compounds. Currently, there is no "ideal antiseptic", which is caused by the properties of the drugs and the characteristics of modern pathogenic microorganisms. To increase efficiency, it is necessary to introduce antiseptic agents with a broad antimicrobial spectrum. One such preparations is Betadine^®, povidone-iodine in the form of a complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone iodine. The drug has several release forms and can be used for prevention and treatment. It is possible to use the drug in the treatment of fresh wounds of soft tissues, skin of the surgical field, skin before blood taking and biopsy, mucous membranes, "donor" wounds, postoperative scars, grafts. High effectiveness of the drug against pathogenic microorganisms is associated with a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity, long-term preservation of antiseptic properties, the absence of resistant forms of microorganisms, absence of toxicity in long-term and frequent use, rare allergic reactions, storage stability.

Key words: prevention, wounds, surgical field, infectious complications, care, intravenous catheter, surgeon's hands, Betadine^®, povidone-iodine. 
For citation: Chernyakov A.V. Modern antiseptics and surgical aspects of their use // RMJ. 2017. № 28. P. 2059–2062.