Initiated preoperative skin antisepsis using 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes. Initiated intra-operative skin preparation with 2% CHG and isopropyl alcohol 70%. Results: A multi-pronged approach to process improvement resulted in zero incisional SSIs associated with C-sections for greater than ...
for skin disinfection before venepuncture and it was considered that unsterilised 0.05% solu- tions should not be used for such skin preparation.1 Positive blood cultures of Burkholderia cepacia (Pseudomonas cepacia) were found in 2 patients after inappropriate use of a chlorhexi- dine handwash fo...
enhancing gingival health, improving soft tissue healing, treating periodontal disease, preventing alveolar osteitis, improving tissue healing after extractions, and reversing peri-implantitis, while showing no adverse effects on implant surfaces. When evaluating the effect of preoperative chlorhexidine...
Methods: We randomly assigned adults undergoing clean-contaminated surgery in six hospitals to preoperative skin preparation with either chlorhexidine–alcohol scrub or povidone–iodine scrub and paint. The primary outcome was any surgical-site infection within 30 days after surgery. Secondary outcomes ...
Google Share on Facebook chlorhexidine (redirected fromchlorhexidine teat dip) Dictionary Thesaurus chlorhexidine [klor-hek´sĭ-dēn] an antibacterial compound used in antimicrobial skin cleansers for surgical scrub, preoperative skin preparation, and cleansing skin wounds. ...
2 chlorhexidine gluconate plus alcohol For preoperative skin disinfection in hospitals 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate disinfectant is a disinfectant solution containing chg gluconateandethanol as main active ingredients. The content of gluconat acid Chlorhexidine Gluconatedisinf...
The backs of 32 healthy subjects were prepped with ChloraPrep庐 Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation in each of 4 test quadrants. All dressing types and a post-prep site were randomized within each quadrant. All samples were collected using the cup scrub method and a neutralizer. Dressings were ...
A clinical evaluation of chlorhexidine gluconate spray as compared with iodophor scrub for preoperative skin preparation. In a prospective, randomized study, 737 patients who were evaluated had the operative site prepared preoperatively by either a 0.5 per cent chlorhexidine gluconate spray or povidone-...
Professional resources Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Topical) monograph Chlorhexidine (FDA) Chlorhexidine Cloth (FDA) Chlorhexidine Scrub (FDA) Other brands Peridex, Hibiclens, Periogard, Betasept, ... +7 more Related treatment guides Gingivitis Mucositis Skin Disinfection, Preoperative PeriodontitisMedical...
Presurgical skin preparation with a novel 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloth reduces rates of surgical site infection in orthopaedic surgical patients. BACKGROUND: Postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs) are a common complication of joint surgery. Prevention depends on adequate preoperative skin anti.....