How effective is chlorhexidine gluconate in reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections among adult ICU patients?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18225725
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Abstract

Chlorhexidine gluconate, especially when used for meatal cleaning, is effective in reducing CAUTI rates among ICU patients, showing greater efficacy compared to normal saline and other antiseptic agents according to recent studies.

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Urinary Tract Infections Management Nosocomial Infections in ICU Infection Control in Healthcare

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
12 January 2026