A randomized controlled trial of 1% aqueous chlorhexidine gluconate compared with 10% povidone-iodine for topical antiseptic in neonates: Effects on blood culture contamination rates

Pracha NuntnarumitNartsiri SangsuksawangMahidol University2018-10-192018-10-192013-04-01Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. Vol.34, No.4 (2013), 430-4320899823X2-s2.0-84874888720https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/32405We 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. © 2013 by The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. All rights reserved.Mahidol UniversityMedicineA randomized controlled trial of 1% aqueous chlorhexidine gluconate compared with 10% povidone-iodine for topical antiseptic in neonates: Effects on blood culture contamination ratesArticleSCOPUS10.1086/669863