Incidence of local complications following implementation of alcoholic chlorhexidine for peripheral venous catheter site disinfection.

ABSTRACT: A previous controlled study showed advantages of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate-Alcohol (CHG) over Povidone-Iodine-Alcohol in preventing infections after peripheral venous catheter placement. We applied these findings in a real-world before/after healthcare intervention and found that introduction of CHG disinfection was not associated with a major change of incidence in local skin complications.

SUBMITTER: Berg V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538344 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature