Use of Chlorhexidine 5% For Implants?
Can I use chlorhexidine 5% to disinfect implants? (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 20, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Restorative Surgical Source Type: news
Pole-Hung Device Swab Strip offers accessibility, FDA compliance.
Providing central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) protection at point-of-care, Prevantics® Device Swab Strip contains 8 swabs per strip and one hang tab. Product contains 3.15% (w/v) Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% (v/v) Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution with 510k clearance from US FDA for disinfecting needleless access sites prior to use. Promoting staff compliance while reducing risk of infection transmission, product has 5 sec scrub and 5 sec dry time.
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Source: Industrial Newsroom - Health, Medical and Dental Supplies - May 19, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Major funding to develop slow-releasing antimicrobial agent for dentistry and medicine
A University of Bristol spin-out company working to advance the treatment and prevention of bacterial infection by developing a solution to improve the efficacy of chlorhexidine-based products has received major investment to progress the technology. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 25, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Business and Enterprise, Grants and Awards, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Oral and Dental Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Chlorhexidine Tolerance and Its Role in HAIsChlorhexidine Tolerance and Its Role in HAIs
Has the use of chlorhexidine as a topical antimicrobial and antiseptic led to resistance or tolerance to these agents? Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 14, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Viewpoint Source Type: news
Do More of What Already Works
This article was originally published on JamesClear.com -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No Decrease in Early VAP After Early Use of ChlorhexidineNo Decrease in Early VAP After Early Use of Chlorhexidine
The application of chlorhexidine prior to intubation did not help protect against ventilator-associated pneumonia among ICU patients, a new study reports. American Journal of Critical Care (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Critical Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Chlorhexidine Superior for Post C-Section Infection Prevention (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Fewer surgical site infections versus iodine alcohol for preop care (Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage)
Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage - February 5, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Chlorhexidine-Alcohol Bests Iodine-Alcohol for Skin Antisepsis Before Cesarean Delivery (FREE)
By Robert L. Barbieri, MD
Dr. Barbieri is an associate editor with NEJM Journal Watch Women's Health, from which this story was adapted. Full coverage is available to subscribers at the link below.Use of chlorhexidine for skin antisepsis before cesarean … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - February 5, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Chlorhexidine/Mupirocin Curbs Bacteriuria, Candiduria in Male ICU PatientsChlorhexidine/Mupirocin Curbs Bacteriuria, Candiduria in Male ICU Patients
Universal decolonization of patients in intensive care units (ICUs) with chlorhexidine baths and an antibiotic nasal ointment reduces bacteriuria and candiduria in men, but not in women, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - December 9, 2015 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Critical Care News Source Type: news
Antimicrobial Activity of PHMG-P Compared to ChlorhexidineAntimicrobial Activity of PHMG-P Compared to Chlorhexidine
Is polyhexamethylene guanidine phosphate a useful alternative to chlorhexidine as an antiseptic in the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease? Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
GSK seeks European approval for chlorhexidine gel to prevent umbilical cord infections in newborns
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has submitted a regulatory application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking approval for its antiseptic chlorhexidine gel to prevent umbilical cord infections (omphalitis) in newborn babies. (Source: Pharmaceutical Technology)
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - October 12, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Why Not Teach Mother? Maternal Education in Chlorhexidine Application to Prevent Omphalitis in Rural Kenya (Angelo Tomedi MD)
A study in chlorhexidine application by mothers to the umbilicus of neonates and the sustainability of this measure in preventing omphalitis in resource-poor settings. (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - October 5, 2015 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Preadmission Showers Could Reduce Surgical Site InfectionsPreadmission Showers Could Reduce Surgical Site Infections
A standardized preadmission chlorhexidine shower protocol for patients undergoing surgery improves skin concentrations of the antibacterial. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Chlorhexidine Wipes Prevent Infection in Pediatric PatientsChlorhexidine Wipes Prevent Infection in Pediatric Patients
Bathing pediatric inpatients with chlorhexidine gluconate wipes on a daily basis cut central-line-associated bloodstream infections by 59%. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
