Use of chlorhexidine gluconate with alcohol for the prevention of peripheral intravenous device infections: a review of clinical and cost effectiveness, and guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32015000307
English
Authors' recommendations:
The literature search did not find evidence on the clinical effectiveness, safety or cost effectiveness of chlorhexidine gluconate with alcohol compared to other antiseptics for the prevention of infections associated with peripheral intravenous devices. Guidelines recommend decontamination of the skin at the insertion site with 1-2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% alcohol before inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/nov-2014/RC0540%20CHXG%20with%20alcohol%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Chlorhexidine
- Catheter-Related Infections
- Vascular Access Devices
- Alcohols
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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