Is 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol more effective at preventing central venous catheter-related infections than routinely used chlorhexidine gluconate solutions: A pilot multicenter randomized trial (ISRCTN2657745)?
<p id="p0010">There is a lack of trial evidence directly comparing 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) in alcohol with other CHG solutions for the prevention of central venous catheter–related infections in hemodialysis patients.p>
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<p id="p0015">Although not statistically significant, there is a possible benefit from 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) in alcohol compared with routinely used CHG solutions.p>
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<p id="p0020">Findings add to the evidence base and can be used in future meta-analyses of similar studies.p>