Chlorhexidine's Complications

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Aug 2010 English Publisher:SAGE PublicationsJournal:Journal of Perioperative Practice, volume 20, pages 300-301 (issn: 1750-4589, eissn: 2515-7949,

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Authors: Niroshan, Sivathasan; Nirupa, Sivathasan; Lavnya, Vijayarajan;

doi: 10.1177/175045891002000806

pmid: 20860191

Chlorhexidine's Complications

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Abstract

Chlorhexidine is an effective cleansing skin-preparation agent and has many user benefits. It has, however, been associated with a number of complications which are highlighted in this paper. All users of chlorhexidine must be aware of these risks and employ insightful use of this chemical.

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Keywords

Safety Management, Burns, Chemical, Chlorhexidine, Preoperative Care, Anti-Infective Agents, Local, Humans, Dermatitis, Antisepsis, Skin Care

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