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See Latest ArticlesPrevention of Bloodstream Infections by Use of Daily Chlorhexidine Baths for Patients at a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 10/06/09
Munoz–Price LS et al. – Daily chlorhexidine baths appeared to be an effective intervention to reduce rates of CVC–associated BSI in an LTACH.
L. Silvia Munoz-Price, 10/06/09
| We were interested in finding an affordable way to decrease high rates of CVC-BSIs (up to 16 CVC-BSI per 1000 device days) in this facility. Based on prior data and cost, we decided to try daily chlorhexidine baths. The intervention was succesful decreasing CVC-BSI rates. Furthermore, when the intervention was discontinued by the administration, the CVC-BSI rates when up again. |
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