The Use of 3.15% Chlorhexidine Gluconate/70% Alcohol Hub Disinfection to Prevent Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Dialysis Patients

Abstract

Highlights Using alcohol with CHG before accessing central line hubs helps reduce CLABSI events. Using alcohol with CHG before accessing vascular grafts helps reduce CLABSI events. A statistically significant reduction (65%) in CLABSI events occurred after use. Statistically significant lower CLABSI rates are sustainable with use of alcohol with CHG.