Chlorhexidine gluconate bathing practices and skin concentrations in intensive care unit patients

Publication date: Available online 6 October 2017
Source:American Journal of Infection Control
Author(s): Haleema Alserehi, Mala Filippell, Michele Emerick, Marie Kristine Cabunoc, Michael Anne Preas, Corey Sparkes, J. Kristie Johnson, Surbhi Leekha
In this 2-phase real-world evaluation of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) skin concentrations in intensive care unit patients, we found lower skin CHG concentrations when rinsing with water after CHG solution bath (compared with no rinse), but no significant difference in concentrations between the use of CHG solution without rinse and preimpregnated CHG wipes. CHG concentration audits could be useful in assessing the quality of bathing practice, and CHG solution without rinsing may be an alternative to preimpregnated CHG wipes.



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