Surgical site infections, central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections and ventilator-associated pneumonia — what do they have in common? Beyond being ...

Daily bathing of pediatric patients with disposable cloths containing 2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections by 59 percent and saved approximately ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Long-term use of chlorhexidine did not contribute to an increase in MRSA isolates that are resistant to the ...

In this prospective observational study, arm and groin skin bacterial growth was measured in 40 CHG-exposed and nonexposed neonates admitted to the NICU. Exposed neonates received 2% CHG baths per ...

Findings from these 2 well-designed studies build on the mounting body of evidence that supports the role of CHG bathing as an effective and safe adjunctive measure to existing infection-control ...

Long-term use antiseptic soap in bathing critically ill patients to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) did not cause high levels of resistance in bacteria on the patients' skin, according ...

Surgical site infection is a devastating complication after orthopedic surgery. There has been much debate regarding the efficacy of chlorhexidine gluconate for presurgical bathing to reduce surgical ...

Creating an evidence-based best practice should involve three things: assessing multiple studies and research on the topic, using expertise, and considering patient preferences, according to Ann Meyer ...

Each year, approximately 5 million patients in the United States receive treatment that includes the insertion of a medical device such as a catheter, which puts them at increased risk of potentially ...

Chlorhexidine bathing involves the routine cleansing of patients’ skin with a chlorhexidine gluconate solution or impregnated cloths to reduce microbial burden and prevent healthcare-associated ...

Nashville, Tenn., June 26, 2015--Daily bathing of pediatric patients with disposable cloths containing 2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections ...

Effect of Daily Chlorhexidine Bathing on Hospital-Acquired Infection Daily Chlorhexidine Bathing to Reduce Bacteraemia in Critically Ill Children: A Multicentre, Cluster-Randomised, Crossover Trial ...