Substance / Medication

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Overview

Clinical overview including description, indications, and evidence base is pending physician authorship or FDA SPL integration. Graph-derived relationship data is available below.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

3 trials linked to this intervention

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Total Trials
0
Recruiting
0
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Bathing with wipes impregnated with chlorhexidine gluconate to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infection in critically ill patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis.
Peixoto Erica Almeida Carvalho, Poveda Vanessa de Brito, Gnatta Juliana Rizzo et al. · Am J Infect Control · 2024
PMID: 38342345Meta-Analysis
Risks and benefits of using chlorhexidine gluconate in handwashing: A systematic literature review.
Baraldi Marcia Maria, Gnatta Juliana Rizzo, Padoveze Maria Clara · Am J Infect Control · 2019
PMID: 30642673Meta-Analysis
The effects of chlorhexidine gluconate bathing on health care-associated infection in intensive care units: A meta-analysis.
Kim Ha Yeon, Lee Woo Kyung, Na Sungwon et al. · J Crit Care · 2016
PMID: 26705765Meta-Analysis
Reappraisal of routine oral care with chlorhexidine gluconate for patients receiving mechanical ventilation: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Klompas Michael, Speck Kathleen, Howell Michael D et al. · JAMA Intern Med · 2014
PMID: 24663255Meta-Analysis
The value of chlorhexidine gluconate wipes and prepacked washcloths to prevent the spread of pathogens--a systematic review.
Afonso Elsa, Llauradó Mireia, Gallart Elisabeth · Aust Crit Care · 2013
PMID: 23827390Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Chlorhexidine gluconate (substance)
SNOMED CT
108895000
UMLS CUI
C0055361

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 4 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms
3
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.