Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a cleaning product that kills germs. Daily baths with CHG reduce the spread of infections in hospitals. CHG baths are especially helpful in intensive care units (ICUs).

Did you know that a patient's CHG bath helps reduce HAIs? Discover how to implement a daily CHG bathing protocol.

2021年10月1日 · A comprehensive daily 4% chlorhexidine gluconate bathing program can be implemented with standardized protocols and detailed instructions and can significantly reduce the incidence of health care–associated infections in intensive care unit and non–intensive care unit hospital settings.

Why do I need to bathe with CHG? This is your protective bath while in the hospital. We provide a chlorhexidine, or CHG, bath to all patients with medical devices to prevent infection. CHG is deeply cleansing and works better than regular soap and water to remove germs and protect you from infection. It has been used

Protocol for Bed Bathing With 2% CHG No-Rinse Bathing Cloths • Provide one-page instruction sheet for patients on CHG bathing to read prior to beginning bath (Section 10: “Bathe Daily with Chlorhexidine (CHG) Cloths – Patients”).

Bathing the entire body with chlorhexidine, also known as chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), reduces the bioburden on the patient’s skin and thereby reduces the risk of central venous catheter (CVC) site infection and CLABSI. Although the evidence is strong to perform a daily 2% CHG bath, there is significant variation in the practice.

2025年3月10日 · Care guide for Chlorhexidine Bathing. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.

2023年12月28日 · Bathing with 2% CHG cloths every day will help lower your risk of getting a blood infection while you’re in the hospital. CHG is a liquid that kills germs (bacteria) and keeps more germs from growing. 2% CHG cloths are cloth wipes that are wet with CHG and water. You’ll use each wipe once, then throw it away.

Why do I need to bathe with CHG every day? • Help prevent bloodstream infections. • Protect you from antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE). When do I use CHG?

Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a cleaning product that kills germs. Daily bathing with CHG in the hospital helps keep infections from spreading. CHG bathing is especially helpful for patients in intensive care units (ICUs).