Teleflex Reports Study Results of ARROWg+ard(R) Technology Effectiveness in Preventing Infections and Associated Costs in an Infection-Prone Insertion Site
Peer-Reviewed Published Research Reconfirms Clinical Benefits and Cost-Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine/Silver Sulfadiazine-Impregnated CVC
WAYNE, Pa.--(Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network)--Teleflex Incorporated (TFX), a leading global provider of medic... DevicesTeleflex, ARROWg+ard, ARROW (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - January 13, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Third-degree burns caused by ignition of chlorhexidine: a case report and systematic review of the literature - Vo A, Bengezi O.
available from the publisher.
Language: en... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - December 27, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Using wash cloths in jails shows promise for reducing costly infections
(Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America) New research shows providing detainees wash cloths treated with a skin cleanser could reduce the prevalence of S. aureus bacteria in US jails. Researchers looked at the effect of using wash cloths treated with chlorhexidine gluconate compared with wash cloths with only plain water in detainees at Dallas County Jail. The study was published in the December issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of SHEA. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - November 25, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Bacteria growing less susceptible to common antiseptic
Bacteria that cause life-threatening bloodstream infections in critically ill patients may be growing increasingly resistant to a common hospital antiseptic, according to a recent study. Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) has been increasingly used in hospitals in light of recent evidence that daily antiseptic baths for patients in intensive care units (ICUs) may prevent infections and stop the spread of healthcare-associated infections. The impact of this expanded use on the effectiveness of the disinfectant is not yet known. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 13, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Text messages could help decrease rate of surgical infections
A small study conducted at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee shows that text message reminders can increase patients’ compliance with pre-surgical showering, thus reducing their risk of acquiring an infection during surgery. Pre-surgical antiseptic showers, using a chemical like chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), reduce the number of microbes on the skin, which guards the patient against […] (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - August 5, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Jonah Comstock Tags: Uncategorized American College of Surgeons health text messaging Medical College of Wisconsin pre-surgical showering surgery surgical site infections Source Type: news
Deaths of four premature babies and burns in dozens more linked to antiseptic, says regulator
Doctors have been warned over the use of an antiseptic solution linked to the deaths of four premature babies and serious burns in dozens of others (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - June 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: premature babies burned mhra chlorhexidine Source Type: news
chlorhexidine gluconate (Peridex; Periogard)
Title: chlorhexidine gluconate (Peridex; Periogard)Category: MedicationsCreated: 3/2/2005 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/17/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - April 17, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
CHG Bathing of Infants to Prevent Bloodstream InfectionCHG Bathing of Infants to Prevent Bloodstream Infection
It works in adults, and now it seems to work in neonates too. Is it safe to bathe babies with chlorhexidine to prevent CLABSI? Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - April 5, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Viewpoint Source Type: news
Oral Care With Chlorhexidine May Not Prevent VAPOral Care With Chlorhexidine May Not Prevent VAP
Routine oral care with chlorhexidine gluconate may not prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) risk in non-cardiac surgery patients, according to a new meta-analysis. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - April 4, 2014 Category: Intensive Care Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Daily Bathing With Chlorhexidine-Based Soap to Prevent MRSADaily Bathing With Chlorhexidine-Based Soap to Prevent MRSA
Does daily bathing with chlorhexidine-based soap decrease MRSA transmission in the ICU? (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Journal Article Source Type: news
Researchers pinpoint superbug's resistance protein
Researchers have identified a resistance protein that allows bacteria to survive chlorhexidine, a disinfectant commonly used in wipes, cleansers and mouthwashes in hospitals.A study led jointly by the University of Leeds and Macquarie University in Australia showed how the superbug Acinetobacter baumannii - prevalent among soldiers treated in medical facilities in Iraq and Afghanistan - can pump the disinfectant out of its system.The findings are critical for the design of new chemicals to combat the germ. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: MRSA / Drug Resistance Source Type: news
Novel IV Connector Reduces Bloodstream InfectionsNovel IV Connector Reduces Bloodstream Infections
A zero-displacement intravenous (IV) connector coated with chlorhexidine and silver can reduce the incidence of central-line-associated bloodstream infections in vulnerable cancer patients. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Chlorhexidine Bathing in Intensive Care UnitsChlorhexidine Bathing in Intensive Care Units
Should CHG bathing be the standard of care in the ICU? Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Viewpoint Source Type: news
Chlorhexidine Cleansing of Umbilical CordChlorhexidine Cleansing of Umbilical Cord
Chlorhexidine cleansing of the umbilical cord reduced infant mortality in a study in Bangladesh, but the increased separation time associated with it was troublesome to some parents. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
NHS Evidence expert commentary: Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia with oral antiseptics
Source: NHS Evidence
Area: News
The February edition of 'Eyes on Evidence', the free monthly e-bulletin from NHS Evidence covering major new published evidence as it emerges with an explanation about what it means for current practice, includes an expert commentary on new data from a systematic review and random effects meta-analysis assessing the effect of oral care with chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine on the prevalence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) compared with oral care without these antiseptics in adults.
Overall, antiseptic use resulted in a significant risk reduction of VAP (relative risk [RR...
Source: NeLM - News - February 14, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
