Incidence of local complications following implementation of alcoholic chlorhexidine for peripheral venous catheter site disinfection

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

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Authors: Ventsislava Berg, Martin Nufer, Michaela Gligor, Christina Orasch, Rami Sommerstein
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18861320
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Abstract

A previous controlled study showed advantages of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate-Alcohol (CHG) over Povidone-Iodine-Alcohol in preventing infections after peripheral venous catheter placement. We applied these findings in a real-world before/after healthcare intervention and found that introduction of CHG disinfection was not associated with a major change of incidence in local skin complications.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Infection Control in Healthcare Surgical site infection prevention

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Thesis