Abstract
We conducted a randomized controlled trial in neonates with birth weight greater than or equal to 1,500 g that compared 1% aqueous chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) with 10% povidone-iodine (PI) as a topical antiseptic. We found 1% CHG to be more effective than 1% PI in reducing blood culture contamination rates, and no contact dermatitis was observed.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Administration, Cutaneous
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local* / administration & dosage
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local* / adverse effects
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Antisepsis / methods*
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Blood / microbiology*
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Blood Specimen Collection / methods*
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Chlorhexidine / administration & dosage
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Chlorhexidine / adverse effects
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Chlorhexidine / analogs & derivatives*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Outcome Assessment, Health Care
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Povidone-Iodine* / administration & dosage
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Povidone-Iodine* / adverse effects
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Skin / drug effects
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Skin / microbiology*
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Staphylococcus epidermidis / isolation & purification
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local
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Povidone-Iodine
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chlorhexidine gluconate
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Chlorhexidine