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11.12.2012
The Chlorhexidine Partners Network (CPN), a new organization composed of leading makers of patient safety technology, is sponsoring a free webinar on the importance of chlorhexidine use to protect patient safety during vascular access.
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Chlorhexidine is characterized as being a strong base with cationic properties.5 It is available in both free base and stable salt forms, with a white or yellowish appearance.1,7 Chlorhexidine diacetate (CHA), chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, chlorhexidine digluconate, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and chlorhexidine phosphanilate3…
"Chlorhexidine has become the 'it' antiseptic. We are using it on medical devices and for skin preparation prior to procedures. It is well tolerated by patients and is a true life-saver in terms of prevention of infection and multi-drug resistant organisms."
— Keith S. Kaye, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine, Corporate Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety, Corporate Medical Director, Infection Prevention, Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University
