Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) for suturing in the emergency room and perineal washing during vaginal deliveries: a review of safety, evidence-based guidelines and recommendations
CADTH
Record ID 32012000682
English
Authors' recommendations:
Evidence from two systematic reviews suggests that chlorhexidine for perineal and vaginal washing during labour does not appear to prevent maternal and neonatal infections; one guideline recommends that water be used for vaginal cleansing. No literature was identified regarding the safety or use of chlorhexidine prior to suturing in the emergency room. No literature was identified that specifically used chlorhexidine gluconate solution for these indications.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/may-2012/RC0356%20CHG%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Chlorhexidine
- Sutures
- Delivery, Obstetric
- Perineum
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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