Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation In-hospital patient bathing with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths (Sage Products Inc.) for prevention of hospital-acquired infections. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication. 2013 Authors' conclusions Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), also known as healthcare-associated infections, are infections that occur in patients who are hospitalized in a healthcare setting and who are receiving medical or surgical interventions. Largely preventable, HAIs affect approximately 1 in every 20 inpatients and are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. These infections prolong hospitalization and increase costs. Patient bathing with an antiseptic such as 4% chlorhexidine gluconate has been evaluated for decreasing the number of microorganisms on the skin, in an attempt to decrease the incidence of HAIs. Despite their widespread use, it has not been conclusively shown that bathing or showering with these antiseptics consistently decreases infection rates or long-term outcomes. Cloths impregnated with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate are now available and are also being used for in-hospital patient cleansing. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Bathss; Chlorhexidine; Cross Infection Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32013000834 Date abstract record published 13/11/2013 |