Ex vivo and in vivo evaluation of residual chlorhexidine gluconate on skin following repetitive exposure to saline and wiping with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate/70% isopropyl alcohol pre-operative skin preparations

ConclusionsThe addition of a film-forming copolymer has the potential to improve the retention of CHG on skin throughout a surgical procedure compared to a water-soluble preparation. This improved retention may lead to better antimicrobial activity.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research