Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG)

Applying Chlorhexidine Gluconate Prior to Surgery May Prevent Surgical Site Infection and MRSA

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), surgical site infections (SSIs) are the leading hospital-acquired infection (38 percent) and the third most common hospital-acquired infection for surgery patients. Patients are increasingly carrying harmful ...More
February 2, 2007
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All Antiseptic Handwashes are Not Created Equal

In 1846, Ignaz Semmelweis observed that Austrian women whose babies were delivered by hospital-based students and physicians moving between the morgue and the obstetrics ward had higher mortality rates than those whose babies were delivered by midwives. He insisted the ...More
January 2, 2007
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Lab Results Indicate Gore DualMesh Plus Biomaterial Inhibits MRSA Adherence

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- To help address the growing patient and hospital management challenges of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), W.L. Gore & Associates offers Gore DualMesh Plus Biomaterial, which has recently been reported to inhibit MRSA adherence in ...More
July 11, 2006
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Risk of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Cut Significantly

Researchers found that administering the topical antiseptic chlorhexidine to critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation greatly decreased their daily risk of acquiring deadly hospital-related ventilator-associated pneumonia. The results appeared in the second issue ...More
June 15, 2006
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Infection Control Today: Renowned Expert Dennis Maki

Renowned Expert Dennis Maki, MD, Continues Discussion of IVs and Central Venous Catheters Second part of a two-part interview This second part of ICT’s interview with Dr. Dennis Maki centers on his views regarding central venous catheter care and maintenance. As before, ...More
February 1, 2005
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Infection Control Today: Case Study

Chlorhexidine: The “Preferred” Skin AntisepticIn August 2002, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the following Category IA recommendation (CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Aug. 9, 2002/Vol.51/No.RR-10): With respect to catheter ...More
February 1, 2005
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Use of an Antimicrobial Dressing With Chlorhexidine Gluconate is Shown to Prevent Infection and Kill Antibiotic-Resistant Strains of Bacteria Associated With Catheter Use

SOMERVILLE, N.J. -- The use of an antimicrobial dressing that includes chlorhexidine gluconate has been shown to have an antimicrobial effect against a variety of infectious agents often associated with the use of catheters and other percutaneous devices. Study results ...More
December 29, 2004
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A Guide to Hand-Hygiene Agents

A Guide to Hand-Hygiene Agents By Deb Paul-Cheadle, RN, CIC Waterless alcohol rubs have replaced soap and water as the leading recommended tool for hand disinfection, as stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s revised Guideline for Hand Hygiene. ...More
June 1, 2003
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New IV Guidelines: What's Most Critical to Know

New IV Guidelines: What's Most Critical to Know By Rita McCormick, RN, CIC and Laura Rutledge, RN, MN, CRNI OBJECTIVES: 1. To understand why new IV guidelines from the CDC are necessary. 2. To explore maximum barrier precautions for CVC insertion. 3. To explain the ...More
January 1, 2003
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Maintaining Intact Skin During Handwashing:

Maintaining Intact Skin During Handwashing: The First Line of Defense Against the Chain of Septic Flow By Thomas L. Kovach, MA Intact Skin: The First Line of Defense. Infection control professionals conclude that proper handwashing by nursing staff, physicians, and patients ...More
May 1, 2001
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