Chlorhexidine bathing of the critically ill for the prevention of hospitalacquired infection

Review (8 studies, n=24,472) states due to very low ‐certainty evidence available, it is not clear whether bathing with chlorhexidine reduces hospital‐acquired infections, mortality, or length of stay in the ICU, or whether use results in more skin reactions.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news