Trial of 2% Chlorhexidine Bathing on Nosocomial Infections in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This prospective, randomized, controlled trial will compare the incidence of nosocomial
infections (composite of primary bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract
infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and surgical site infections) that occur in
intensive care unit (ICU) patients bathed with 2% chlorhexidine solution versus patients who
receive standard bathing (soap and water or non-medicated cloths).
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Joshua Swan
Collaborators:
Texas Southern University The Methodist Hospital Research Institute The Methodist Hospital System