1. In a study in American Journal of Infection Control, researchers determined chlorhexidine was more effective than triclosan when a prolonged antiseptic effect is needed. Read more
2. Using alcohol-based chlorhexidine solutions for central line insertion and dressing changes was included in the CDC Core Interventions for bloodstream infection prevention. Read more
3. Chlorhexidine was superior to iodine when preparing patients for cesarean sections to prevent surgical site infections. Read more
Curious about chlorhexidine gluconate bathing and evidence-based best practices? Ann Meyer, clinical manager of antiseptics for Mölnlycke Health Care, will explain more in a July 26 webinar hosted by Becker’s Hospital Review.
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