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A Randomized Controlled Trial of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Skin Preparation Cloths for the Prevention of Post-Operative Surgical Site Infections in Colorectal Patients
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating 2% Chlorohexidine Gluconate Standard of Care and 2% Chlorohexidine Gluconate Chin to Toe for Surgical Site Infection. Completed, enrolled 163 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Use of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths pre-operatively and daily post-operatively jaw line to toes will decrease surgical site infections (SSI) by 30% when compared to patients who receive routine standard of care (use of chlorhexidine cloths night before surgery and morning of surgery).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients will perform the current standard of care treatment using 2% Chlorohexidine Gluconate Cloths on the abdomen and buttocks prior to colorectal surgery night before surgery and morning of surgery.
Patients will perform treatment with 2% Chlorohexidine Gluconate cloths chin to toe night before and morning of surgery then daily post operative until post op day 4 or discharge