Initiating Chlorhexidine Wipes for Infection Prevention in the ICU

Authors

Samantha Carey, Southern Maine Health CareFollow

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Description

Background

• Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) result in approximately 28,000 deaths and approximately $2.3 billion in added costs to the U.S. healthcare system each year, and yet, many of these infections are preventable (Reynolds, 2021).

• Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an antiseptic that can be used for skin cleaning and has been shown to be effective against a wide range of organisms, including some antimicrobial-resistant organisms.

• The primary objective of this study was to assess the incidents of CLABSI’s when CHG wipes were implemented compared to traditional bathing soap and water for patients with a central line in a critical care setting. The secondary objective was to examine how cost effective CHG wipes were in comparison to traditional bathing supplies.

Publication Date

10-2023

Keywords

Infection Prevention, Nursing, ICU, Chlorhexidine Wipes, Antiseptic, Critical Care

Disciplines

Nursing

Comments

SMHC Cohort 1

Recommended Citation

Carey, Samantha, "Initiating Chlorhexidine Wipes for Infection Prevention in the ICU" (2023). Nurse Residency. 3.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/nurseresidency/3