Effect of iodine-containing antiseptics on urine iodine levels of surgical staff after iodization

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Idiz C., Altun A., Basaran-Kucukgergin C., Kofoglu Z., Sormaz I. C., Yarman S.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY-TURK BIYOKIMYA DERGISI, vol.45, no.3, pp.277-281, 2020 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 45 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2020
• Doi Number: 10.1515/tjb-2019-0090
• Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY-TURK BIYOKIMYA DERGISI
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
• Page Numbers: pp.277-281
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The routine use of topical iodinated antiseptic could be a possible cause of iodine contamination. This study was aimed to determine urinary iodine status of operation-room staff who routinely use iodine-containing antiseptics for cleansing of the hands after salt iodization.