• Br J Nurs · Mar 2007

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    Skin antiseptics used prior to intravascular catheter insertion.

    • Debra Adams and T S J Elliot.
    • Microbiology Research and Development Group, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham.
    • Br J Nurs. 2007 Mar 8;16(5):278-80.

    AbstractThe recent epic2 publication (Pratt et al, 2007) provides evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. One of the new recommendations related to the prevention of central venous catheter (CVC) associated infection states that 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) in 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) should be used for cutaneous antisepsis prior to device insertion. This article reviews cutaneous antisepsis prior to intravascular catheter placement.

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