Chlorhexidine Only Works If Applied Correctly: Use of a Simple Colorimetric Assay to Provide Monitoring and Feedback on Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine Application.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 36(9): 1095-7, 2015 Sep.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26074153
ABSTRACT
We used a colorimetric assay to determine the presence of chlorhexidine on skin, and we identified deficiencies in preoperative bathing and daily bathing in the intensive care unit. Both types of bathing improved with an intervention that included feedback to nursing staff. The assay provides a simple and rapid method of monitoring the performance of chlorhexidine bathing.
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Assunto principal:
Clorexidina
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Educação de Pacientes como Assunto
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Anti-Infecciosos Locais
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Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article