Intraoperative Anaphylaxis to Chlorhexidine During LVAD and Transplant Surgery

Kounis, Nicholas G.; Koniari, Ioanna; Chourdakis, Emmanouil; Tsigkas, Grigorios; Soufras, George D.; Roumeliotis, Anastasios; Davlouros, Periklis; Hahalis, George

doi:10.1053/j.jvca.2018.07.031

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“…However, authors of a recent study were unable to identify the same benefit for preventing health care–associated infections caused by gram‐negative organisms 11 . Anaphylactic reactions to CHG are rare, but taking a careful allergy history before using this product is important because the potential for such hypersensitivity does exist 12 …”

Section: Preoperative Periodmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…11 Anaphylactic reactions to CHG are rare, but taking a careful allergy history before using this product is important because the potential for such hypersensitivity does exist. 12 The CDC and WHO guidelines both recommend that patients shower or bathe their entire body with antimicrobial or nonantimicrobial soap or an antiseptic agent the night before a procedure.…”

Section: Preoperative Skin Cleansingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Preventing Surgical Site Infections: Implementing Strategies Throughout the Perioperative Continuum

Rosa¹,

Sposato²,

Abbo³

2023

AORN Journal

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Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a considerable cause of patient morbidity and mortality and are associated with increased hospital lengths of stay as well as increased health care costs to both patients and health care facilities. Substantial advances have been made in infection control practices throughout the perioperative setting to prevent SSIs and improve patient quality of care. Preventing and reducing SSIs requires a multifaceted approach encompassing the continuum of medical and surgical care. This article reviews four major infection prevention guidelines and provides an updated summary of effective strategies that perioperative team members can implement for the prevention of SSIs preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively.

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Section: Preoperative Periodmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Preoperative Skin Cleansingmentioning

confidence: 99%