Use of a chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing reduced catheter-related bloodstream infections caused by Gram-positive microorganisms

Ergul, Ayse; Gokcek, Ikbal; Ozcan, ALPER; Cetin, Serife; Gultekin, Nurkan; Torun, Yasemin

doi:10.12669/pjms.342.14810

Use of a chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing reduced catheter-related bloodstream infections caused by Gram-positive microorganisms

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Ergul A. B., Gokcek I., Ozcan A., Cetin S., Gultekin N., Torun Y. A.

PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.34, no.2, pp.347-351, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 34 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2018
Doi Number: 10.12669/pjms.342.14810
Journal Name: PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.347-351
Keywords: Catheter-related bloodstream infection, Catheter securement, Chlorhexidine dressing, Intensive care, PREVENTION, EFFICACY
Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: We compared the protective effects of secure Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG)-containing dressings with those of non-antimicrobial transparent dressings.