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Use of a chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing reduced catheter-related bloodstream infections caused by Gram-positive microorganisms

OBJECTIVE: We compared the protective effects of secure Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG)-containing dressings with those of non-antimicrobial transparent dressings. METHODS: This prospective, comparative, single-center clinical study was conducted in a tertiary pediatric intensive care unit from Octobe...

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Autores principales: Ergul, Ayse Betul, Gokcek, Ikbal, Ozcan, Alper, Cetin, Serife, Gultekin, Nurkan, Torun, Yasemin Altuner
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Professional Medical Publications 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5954377/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29805406
http://dx.doi.org/10.12669/pjms.342.14810