Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine Impregnated Gauze Versus Povidone Iodine Dressing in Post Trauma Wound Care

Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine Impregnated Gauze Versus Povidone Iodine Dressing in Post Trauma Wound Care

To compare rate of infection and wound healing between chlorhexidine impregnated paraffin gauze and dry povidone-iodine dressings in post-traumatic wounds.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients 18-65 years of age with acute post-trauma wounds.
• Wounds that are clean contaminated at presentation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with the known allergies to Chlorhexidine or Povidone-Iodine.
• Chronic wounds or those with underlying chronic conditions, such as diabetes.
• Patients with compromised immune systems.
• Pregnant females