The use of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol for skin disinfection prior to central venous catheterization in infants: a national survey of the Italian Society of Neonatology

The use of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol for skin disinfection prior to central venous catheterization in infants: a national survey of the Italian Society of Neonatology

Abstract Background 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate in a 70% alcohol solution is considered the gold standard for skin disinfection in adult and paediatric patients prior to insertion of a central venous catheter. The use of chlorhexidine gluconate in infants remains controversial due to concerns about p...

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Main Authors: Vito D’Andrea, Antonella Capasso, Carmen Rodriguez-Perez, Francesca Tota, Rossella Mastroianni, Giorgia Prontera, Giovanni Barone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Skin disinfection
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Central line bloodstream infections
Premature infants
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-025-02016-5
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