Chlorhexidine Gluconate Baths for Surgical Patients
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Jessica Naber, RN, PhD; Lori Ballard, RN, MSN
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an antibacterial cleanser for the skin. Cleansing materials usually have 2% or 4% chlorhexidine gluconate in them. Majority of the time chlorhexidine gluconate bath wipes are utilized for patients with central lines requiring stronger antibacterial soaps to decrease the risk for infection. The intense antibacterial properties have been researched for surgical patients as well for the stronger antibacterial affect. Research shows that CHG prevents infections at a better rate than most antiseptics such as povidone iodine. CHG has a 7.1% decrease in infection rates, which is conclusive with implementing chlorhexidine gluconate baths for all surgical patients (Srinivas, 2015).
Spring Scholars Week 2019 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Baths for Surgical Patients
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an antibacterial cleanser for the skin. Cleansing materials usually have 2% or 4% chlorhexidine gluconate in them. Majority of the time chlorhexidine gluconate bath wipes are utilized for patients with central lines requiring stronger antibacterial soaps to decrease the risk for infection. The intense antibacterial properties have been researched for surgical patients as well for the stronger antibacterial affect. Research shows that CHG prevents infections at a better rate than most antiseptics such as povidone iodine. CHG has a 7.1% decrease in infection rates, which is conclusive with implementing chlorhexidine gluconate baths for all surgical patients (Srinivas, 2015).