[Effect of 2% Chlorhexidine Bathing on the Incidence of Hospital-Acquired Infection and Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Adult Intensive Care Unit Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis].
Jisu SeoRhayun SongPublished in: Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (2021)
This meta-analysis reveals that 2% chlorhexidine bathing significantly reduces the incidence of HAI and MDRO in intensive care units. The effect of 2% chlorhexidine bathing on pediatric patients or patients at general wards should be further assessed as a cost-effective intervention for infection control.
Keyphrases
- intensive care unit
- multidrug resistant
- end stage renal disease
- risk factors
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- gram negative
- mechanical ventilation
- newly diagnosed
- peritoneal dialysis
- drug resistant
- emergency department
- adverse drug
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- electronic health record
- patient reported