Citation Preoperative whole-body bathing with chlorhexidine gluconate for prevention of surgical site infection. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. 2009 Authors' objectives <p>Surgical site infections (SSIs) occur in approximately 2.0% to 3.5% of surgeries and have potentially serious consequences including death. These infections prolong hospitalization and increase costs. Whole-body bathing with an antiseptic such as chlorhexidine gluconate is widely employed before surgery to decrease the number of bacteria on the skin, in an attempt to decrease the incidence of SSIs. Despite their widespread use, it has not been conclusively shown that bathing or showering with these antiseptics actually decreases infection rates.</p> Timeliness warning This report has been archived and may contain outdated information. To request a copy of the report please contact the organisation directly. Project page URL 2010 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Baths; Chlorhexidine; Disinfections; Preoperative Care; Soaps; Surgical Wound Infection Country of organisation England English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: mwinkler@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32010000922 Date abstract record published 01/09/2010 |