Chlorhexidine 2% and choice of transparent dressing increase skin reactions at central venous catheter insertion sites.

Abstract:

:Infection at central venous catheter (CVC) sites remains a common problem, particularly with long-term use. This report discusses the influence of choice of transparent dressing type and chlorhexidine concentration on skin reactions at CVC insertion sites. A concentration of 2% chlorhexidine is associated with a higher rate of skin reactions than either 0.5% or 1% chlorhexidine. Higher chlorhexidine concentrations may not decrease the number of central line-associated bloodstream infections.

journal_name

Am J Infect Control

authors

Loewenthal M,Dobson P,Boyle M

doi

10.1016/j.ajic.2016.06.020

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2016-12-01 00:00:00

pages

1712-1714

issue

12

eissn

0196-6553

issn

1527-3296

pii

S0196-6553(16)30593-4

journal_volume

44

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