In-hospital patient bathing with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths (Sage Products Inc.) for prevention of hospital-acquired infections
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32016000772
English
Authors' recommendations:
Purpose of Technology: The purpose of bathing hospitalized patients with cloths impregnated with the antiseptic 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is, as part of a comprehensive infection control program, to decrease the number of microorganisms on the skin and to reduce the incidence of potentially preventable hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). While protocols vary, patients are typically cleansed or bathed at regular intervals by a medical-surgical nurse or patient care technician with the 2% CHG cloths according to the package labeling, with the cleansed areas left to dry so that the antiseptic residue remains on the skin. Relevant Questions: Does regular inhospital bathing of patients with 2% CHG cloths in conjunction with standard infection control procedures result in lower rates of HAIs compared with standard bathing practices, including plain soap and water, antiseptic solutions, or nonantimicrobial wash cloths? Is patient bathing with 2% CHG cloths safe? Have definitive patient selection criteria been established for the use of 2% CHG cloths?
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=38106
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Chlorhexidine
- Cross Infection
- Baths
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:
2014 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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