Antimicrobial Applications for Prophylaxis in the Newborn Hexachlorophane

Gillespie, W. A.; Corner, Beryl D.; Burman, David; Alder, V. G.

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“…We were aware also that a similar method of infant skin care, but with an 0.33% hexachlorophene powder ("Ster-Zac"), had been "highly effective in reducing staphylococcal sepsis and used in many thousands of infants without harm" in Eristol. (15) Our evaluafion in Geelong confirmed the efficacy of a powdering technique, with an 0.5% hexachlorophene powder, as an effective prophylactic antiseptic aid against staphylococcal cross infection in our nurseries (Table I, Figure 2). The acceptability of the new regimen to nursing staff and mothers was excellent.…”

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Hexachlorophene preparations and the newborn infant

Plueckhahn

1980

J Paediatrics Child Health

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The various incidences of staphylococcal skin disease recorded in 43876 newborn infants nursed in the maternity wing of the Geelong Hospital between January 1959 and June 1979 are given. Of these infants, 39270 underwent routine skin cleansing or care with one or other of three differing hexachlorophens preparations. The benefits and possible risks, if any, Of the topical use of such hexachlorophene preparations as prophylactic aids against staphylococcal cross infection in maternity hospitals are discussed, and compared with the various blood hexachlorophene concentrations which occurred in 1100 infants during their routine skin cleansing or care.

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Hexachlorophene preparations and the newborn infant

Plueckhahn

1980

J Paediatrics Child Health

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Colon Cancer and Sex

McMichael

Potter

1982

The Lancet

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Re-emergence of bullous impetigo.

Lissauer¹,

Sanderson²,

Valman³

1981

BMJ

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Cases of nefopami overdose followed uip by National Poisons Information Service or reported to manufacturer. Allpatients were discharged within 24 hours or remained longer inl hospitalforpsychiatric or social reasons No of 30 mg Case Age Sex nefopaam tablets Other drugs taken Clinical features Treatment No (years) taken 1 17 1 25-50 None Conscious and orientated. Tachycardia 140 Stomach washout at two hours beats/min. Hyperreflexia 2 24 NA Over 30 Nitrazepam Conscious. Pupils dilated and unreactive Stomach washout 3 19 l} 35 None Alert. Tachycardia 120 beats/min Observation 4 32 l 50-60 Hyoscine, alcohol Asymptomatic. Tachycardia 120 beats/min Nil 5 16 AX 20 Cephalexin (3 tablets) Headache. Blurred vision. Tachycardia Stomach washout 6 34 I. 60 None Grand-mal seizure. Extensor plantar reflexes. Syrup of ipecacuanha Hyporeflexia. Constricted pupils. Distorted colour vision. Tachycardia 104 beats/min.

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Antimicrobial Applications for Prophylaxis in the Newborn Hexachlorophane

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

Hexachlorophene preparations and the newborn infant

Hexachlorophene preparations and the newborn infant

Colon Cancer and Sex

Re-emergence of bullous impetigo.

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