Evaluation of Compatibility of a Gum Mastic Liquid Adhesive and Liquid Adhesive Remover With an Alcoholic Chlorhexidine Gluconate Skin Preparation. Issue 4 (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ryder, Marcia; Duley, Collette
• Is Part Of: Journal of infusion nursing. Volume 40:Issue 4(2017:Jul./Aug.)
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: catheter dressing removal -- catheter-related bloodstream infection prevention -- central vascular catheter dressing dislodgement -- chlorhexidine skin preparation catheter care -- medical adhesive-related skin injury; Infusion therapy -- Periodicals; Parenteral therapy -- Periodicals; Intubation -- Periodicals; Intravenous therapy -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Periodicals; 615.6
• DOI: 10.1097/NAN.0000000000000230
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1533-1458

Abstract

Abstract : The compatibility of a 2% chlorhexidine gluconate/70% isopropyl alcohol (CHG/IPA) skin preparation with a gum mastic liquid adhesive (GMLA) and liquid adhesive remover (LAR) was assessed in healthy volunteers. Twenty subjects completed test material combination with microbial sampling at 3- and 7-day time points. Mean log10 reductions from baseline for normal flora were assessed. There was no significant difference in reduction of normal flora on skin prepped with CHG/IPA versus skin prepped with CHG/IPA followed by GMLA or LAR. The conclusion of the study was that the use of GMLA or LAR with CHG/IPA does not affect the antiseptic effectiveness of CHG/IPA.