Publications by authors named "Linda K Olson"
Background: Before surgery, skin is prepped with antiseptics to reduce risk of surgical site infections. An incise drape can be used as an additional modality to immobilize any remaining bacteria. Good adhesion of this drape is critical for infection prevention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study aimed to demonstrate the value of adding an active level of a persistent antimicrobial agent, such as chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), to an alcohol-based surgical hand antiseptic.
Methods: The persistence of 3 waterless, brushless alcohol-based surgical hand antiseptics, including one product containing CHG, was compared. The test products were applied a total of 12 times over 5 days.
Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) is a technique that allows irradiation of only that part of the breast that is at greatest risk for recurrence of breast cancer. Because only a portion of the breast is irradiated, APBI can be performed in a relatively short period of time, usually in 5 days rather than the traditional 6 weeks. When used in carefully selected patients, APBI also allows normal portions of the breast parenchyma and regional vital organs to be spared from unnecessary irradiation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Catheter colonization and bloodstream infection during the first week after insertion of a central venous catheter have been shown to result from the patient's own skin flora.
Methods: The backs of 32 healthy subjects were prepped with a 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)/70% isopropyl alcohol antiseptic. Three dressings, 2 of which contained CHG, were placed on the prepped skin in a randomized design.