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THE EFFICACY OF CHLORHEXIDINE-IMPREGNATED GEL DRESSINGS FOR CATHETER-RELATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTIONS

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dc.contributor.authors Guclu, E; Karabay, O; Ergonenc, T; Ergonenc, J; Ekerbicer, H; Erdem, AF
dc.date.accessioned 2020-01-17T11:59:10Z
dc.date.available 2020-01-17T11:59:10Z
dc.date.issued 2014
dc.identifier.citation Guclu, E; Karabay, O; Ergonenc, T; Ergonenc, J; Ekerbicer, H; Erdem, AF (2014). THE EFFICACY OF CHLORHEXIDINE-IMPREGNATED GEL DRESSINGS FOR CATHETER-RELATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTIONS. ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA, 30, 1120-1115
dc.identifier.issn 0393-6384
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12619/6942
dc.description.abstract Aims: Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are one of the most observed infections caused by central venous catheter (CVC) insertion. We aimed to compare chlorhexidine-impregnated gel dressings (CGDs) and sterile dry gauze in the prevention of CRBSIs. Materials and methods: This study is a before after study conducted in an intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital between January 2010 and December 2011. The study period was divided into two parts. In the first study period (SP-1) (between January 2010 and December 2010), sterile dry gauze was used as a catheter site dressing, while CGD was used in the second part (SF 2). Results: A total of 991 patients were followed in the ICU over 3752 days. Six CRBSIs were observed among 94 CVCs in SP-1, and five CRBSIs were diagnosed in 53 CVCs in SP-2. The demographic data between SP-1 and SP-2 were comparable (p>0.05). The catheterization rate in SP-2 was less than that in SP-1 (p=0.002). However, the CRBSI rate between the two periods was similar (p=0.53). Conclusion: Although the CVC insertion rate decreased in SP-2, the incidence of CRBSIs between the two periods did not differ (p>0.05). According to our results, CGDs did not decrease the incidence of CRBSIs.
dc.description.uri https://doi.org/
dc.language English
dc.publisher CARBONE EDITORE
dc.subject Chlorhexidine-impregizated gel dressings; Catheter; Bloodstream infection; Prevention
dc.title THE EFFICACY OF CHLORHEXIDINE-IMPREGNATED GEL DRESSINGS FOR CATHETER-RELATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTIONS
dc.type Article
dc.identifier.volume 30
dc.identifier.startpage 1115
dc.identifier.endpage 1120
dc.contributor.department Sakarya Üniversitesi/Tıp Fakültesi/Dahili Tıp Bilimleri Bölümü
dc.contributor.saüauthor Güçlü, Ertuğrul
dc.contributor.saüauthor Karabay, Oğuz
dc.contributor.saüauthor Ekerbiçer, Hasan Çetin
dc.contributor.saüauthor Erdem, Ali Fuat
dc.relation.journal ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA
dc.identifier.wos WOS:000364114800024
dc.identifier.eissn 2283-9720
dc.contributor.author Güçlü, Ertuğrul
dc.contributor.author Karabay, Oğuz
dc.contributor.author Tolga Ergonenc
dc.contributor.author Jalan Ergonenc
dc.contributor.author Ekerbiçer, Hasan Çetin
dc.contributor.author Erdem, Ali Fuat


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