In-hospital patient bathing with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths (Sage Products Inc.) for prevention of hospital-acquired infections
Record ID 32013000834
English
Authors' recommendations:
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), also known as healthcare-associated infections, are infections that occur in patients who are hospitalized in a healthcare setting and who are receiving medical or surgical interventions. Largely preventable, HAIs affect approximately 1 in every 20 inpatients and are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. These infections prolong hospitalization and increase costs. Patient bathing with an antiseptic such as 4% chlorhexidine gluconate has been evaluated for decreasing the number of microorganisms on the skin, in an attempt to decrease the incidence of HAIs. Despite their widespread use, it has not been conclusively shown that bathing or showering with these antiseptics consistently decreases infection rates or long-term outcomes. Cloths impregnated with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate are now available and are also being used for in-hospital patient cleansing.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from: http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=15352
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Chlorhexidine
- Cross Infection
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2013 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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