Effect of bathing with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate every other day on healthcare-associated infections in the medical intensive care unit

Bathing with 2% CHG every 2 days for 12 months was associated with reduced HAIs and CAUTIs in the MICU. However, strict aseptic procedures still should be followed during routine care.

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Infection Prevention in Practice
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2026-02-13
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infpip.2026.100521
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Infection Control in Healthcare
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Effect of bathing with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate every other day on healthcare-associated infections in the medical intensive care unit

Hsing-Yu Yang, Te-Yu Wu, Shu-Fen Hsu, Pei-Jung Yu
Infection Prevention in Practice
Infection Control in Healthcare
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Effect of bathing with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate every other day on healthcare-associated infections in the medical intensive care unit

Hsing-Yu Yang, Te-Yu Wu, Shu-Fen Hsu, Pei-Jung Yu
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Abstract

Bathing with 2% CHG every 2 days for 12 months was associated with reduced HAIs and CAUTIs in the MICU. However, strict aseptic procedures still should be followed during routine care.

Infection Prevention in PracticeVol. 8(2)
Mackay Memorial Hospital (TW), Mackay Medical University (TW)
Good health and well-being
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Infection Control in Healthcare
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