Is Daily Chlorhexidine Bathing Clean Ineffective? As hospitals strive to prevent hospital-acquired infections, the use of daily chlorhexidine bathing has grown in popularity. The wide adoption of ...

Surgical site infections, central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections and ventilator-associated pneumonia — what do they have in common? Beyond being ...

Researchers in Bangkok recently examined the effectiveness of daily bathing with 2 percent chlorhexidine-impregnated washcloths in preventing multidrug-resistant gram-positive bacterial colonization ...

October 22, 2009 — Use of vaginal and infant wipes soaked with the microbicide chlorhexidine may not prevent neonatal sepsis or mother–infant transmission of pathogenic bacteria, according to the ...

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Baths More Effective at Preventing Infection Than Soap and Water A new study from Rhode Island Hospital has found a reduced risk of healthcare-associated infections when using ...

Institute for Healthcare Improvement Adds Oral Care Practice to Vent Bundle CARY, Ill., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Oral care helps critical care patients defend against ventilator-associated pneumonia ...

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- Asking patients to clean themselves with chlorhexidine cloths prior to scheduled cesarean delivery did not significantly lower the rate of surgical site infections versus cleaning ...

Daily bathing of pediatric patients with disposable cloths containing 2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections by 59 percent and saved approximately ...

The data revealed no statistically significant difference in central line bloodstream (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract (CAUTI), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) or Clostridium ...

A Recent Report by Research Nester titled “Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Wipes Market: Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2027” delivers detailed overview of the global chlorhexidine gluconate ...

The sustained effect following cleaning with chlorhexidine could be beneficial in restroom facilities as cleaning episodes are of necessity at time intervals. The cleaning efficacies and residual ...