Sponsor Products: Sage® 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths

Preoperative Skin Preparation for the Surgical Patient

Sage 2% CHG Cloths are the first FDA-approved preoperative skin prep in a cloth for patients who are at risk for surgical site infections (SSIs), which result in high human and financial costs. Premoistened, skin-friendly cloths are designed for early preop prep.

Sage 2% CHG Cloths
How It Works

Sage 2% CHG Cloths are the first FDA-approved preoperative skin prep in a cloth for patients who are at risk for surgical site infections (SSIs), which result in high human and financial costs. Premoistened, skin-friendly cloths are designed for early preop prep.

Scientific Evidence

Comparative of a new and innovative 2% chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated cloth with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate as topical antiseptic for preparation of the skin prior to surgery.

Edmiston C, Seabrook G, Johnson C, Paulson D, Beausoleil C. American Journal of Infection Control. Mar 2007;35(2):89-96.

Chlorhexidine Wipes: The New Weapon Against Surgical Site Infections?

O'Malley, Patricia PhD, RN, CNS. Clinical Nurse Specialist. 22(2):53-56

  • Effective against MRSA,VRE and other multi-drug resistant organisms
  • FDA-approved, rinse-free formula stays on skin for maximum CHG persistence
  • Fast-acting, broad-spectrum
  • Alcohol-free, skin friendly

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References: Mangram AJ, et al., Guideline for prevention of surgical site infection, 1999. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, Atlanta GA. 21856

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