Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG)

Studies: CHG Disk Shows Strong Potential to Fight Infection

Clinicians need every infection-preventing trick they can possibly get, but the “tricks,” of course, need to be proven in studies and experience before they are touted. One such tool that seems to have proven its way is BIOPATCH,® a disk that so far seems ...More
July 23, 2009
Posted in Articles
CHG is a Potent Weapon Against HAIs

One of the weapons in an infection preventionist’s arsenal is chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), an antimicrobial agent used as a surgical scrub, hand antiseptic and dental rinse, depending upon the percentage used in the formulation. CHG is becoming ubiquitious in the ...More
July 23, 2009
Posted in Articles, Hand Hygiene
Study Shows Handwashing with 4 Percent CHG Antiseptic Kills Flu Viruses

Handwashing with a 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) antiseptic handwashing product is one effective way to stop the spread of the H1N1 influenza virus.Hibiclens Antiseptic/Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser and Hibistat Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic Towelettes have ...More
June 25, 2009
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
Use of Antibacterial Linked With Reduced Risk of Catheter-Related Infections

For critically ill patients in intensive care units, use of a sponge containing the antimicrobial agent chlorhexidine gluconate as part of the dressing for catheters reduced the risk of major catheter-related infections, according to a study in the March 25 issue of JAMA. ...More
March 24, 2009
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Multi-Pronged Approach Eliminates Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) fell by more than 90 percent during the past three years at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania due to a multi-pronged approach combining leadership initiatives, electronic infection surveillance, checklists ...More
March 20, 2009
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene
Surgical Best Practices for Infection Prevention

The goal of surgical best practices is to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs), which can be triggered by contamination from the surgical instrument or by skin flora at the incision site, as well as by bacterial cross-contamination or by surgical hypothermia. Brennan, et ...More
February 27, 2009
Posted in Articles, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
How to Evaluate Surgical Skin Prep Products

ICT introduces a new, regular column in which members of industry suggest strategies for the evaluation and purchasing of infection prevention and control products. This month we take a look at surgical skin prep products. Participants are: Jane Kirk, MSN, RN, CIC, clinical ...More
February 27, 2009
Posted in Articles, Hand Hygiene
New In-Service Training Program Available for Chlorascrub

Professional Disposables International, Inc. (PDI®) has introduced a new in-service training program designed to educate healthcare personnel including infection preventionists, physicians, and nurses on the use of Chlorascrub™. Chlorascrub™ is a ...More
November 5, 2008
Posted in News
Sage Products Poll Reveals Top Infection Control Prevention Priorities

Sage Products, Inc. recently conducted an opinion poll that found that infection control practitioners’ (ICPs) top infection prevention priorities are (in order of priority):1. Multiple drug-resistant organisms (MDROs), 28%2. Surgical site infections, 24%3. ...More
September 12, 2008
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Ecolab Introduces Preoperative Antiseptic Bathing Kit to Reduce Patient Infections

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Ecolab Inc. today introduced its Preoperative Antiseptic Bathing Kit with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), a product developed for hospitals to reduce the risk of surgical site infections. The new bathing kit contains a 4-ounce bottle of Ecolab's Endure(R) ...More
August 19, 2008
Posted in News