Improving central venous catheter care with chlorhexidine gluconate dressings: evidence from a systematic review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) is a critical priority in the clinical management of central venous catheters (CVCs). This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy of chlorhexidine gluconate antibacterial dressings in the context of CVC care.

Methods

A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase et al. databases up to May 28, 2024. The search targeted randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the impact of chlorhexidine gluconate antibacterial dressings on CVC-related outcomes. The meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software.

Results

The final analysis included 14 RCTs involving a total of 8920 patients with CVCs, with participants divided into a chlorhexidine antiba

SUBMITTER: Xu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11531139 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature