General Research
Model: human
Efficacy and safety of strong acid electrolyzed water for peritoneal lavage to prevent surgical site infection in patients with perforated appendicitis
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Can Electrolyzed Water Help Prevent Infections After Surgery?
Researchers in Japan studied the use of strong acid electrolyzed water for peritoneal lavage to prevent surgical site infections in patients with perforated appendicitis. The results show that electrolyzed water can reduce the risk of infection and improve patient outcomes. This innovative treatment could be a game-changer in the fight against surgical site infections.
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Publish Year 2015 Country Japan Rank Positive Journal Surgery Today Primary Topic Peritonium Secondary TopicSurgery/Transplantation Model Human Tertiary TopicBacterial Infection Vehicle Water (Electrolysis) pH Acidic Application Irrigation Comparison Complement
Methods
Results: No adverse effect of SAEW was observed in Group E. There was no difference in the bacterial evanescence ratio of ascitic fluid after lavage between Groups S and E (11.1 and 15.8%, respectively). A residual abscess developed in one patient from each group (5.0 and 4.2%, respectively). The incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) was significantly lower in Group E than in Group S (0 and 20%, respectively; P < 0.05). There was no difference in the duration of pyrexia, positive C-reactive protein, leukocytosis, or hospital stay between the groups.
Results
Conclusion: Peritoneal lavage and wound washing with SAEW have no adverse effects and are effective for preventing SSI.
Purpose
Methods: Forty-four patients, aged 3-14 years, were randomly divided into two groups: Group S (n = 20), in which the peritoneal cavity was lavaged with 100 ml/kg saline and the wound was washed out with 200 ml saline; and Group E (n = 24), in which the peritoneal cavity was lavaged with 100 ml/kg SAEW and the wound was washed out with 200 ml SAEW.