Effectiveness of Chloraprep (TM) in reduction of blood culture contamination rates in emergency department
Title
Effectiveness of Chloraprep (TM) in reduction of blood culture contamination rates in emergency department
Creator
Tepus D; Fleming E; Cox S; Hazelett S; Kropp D
Publisher
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Date
2008
2008-07
Description
Contaminated blood cultures result in increased healthcare utilization. Poor skin preparation is usually the cause of contamination. Our study results showed a significant decrease in contamination rates using 2% chlorhexidine and 70% isopropanol. (Chloraprep (TM)) versus tincture of iodine. Adoption of this technique throughout our institution is expected to result in a savings of $875 000 per yearn as well as decreased discomfort for the patient.
Subject
antiseptic; blood-culture contamination; chlorhexidine; iodine; Nursing; skin antisepsis; skin preparation; tincture; trial
Identifier
Format
Journal Article
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Pages
272-276
Issue
3
Volume
23
Citation
Tepus D; Fleming E; Cox S; Hazelett S; Kropp D, “Effectiveness of Chloraprep (TM) in reduction of blood culture contamination rates in emergency department,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 19, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/7306.