#chlorhexidine

@compromised-by-castiel said to @ask-drferox:  Hi Dr Ferox! I noticed in one of your posts you mentioned using chlorhexidine and I was wondering whether you'd heard anything about people in the vet industry developing allergies to chlorhexidine after seriously long exposure (I'm curious cos my dad worked hospital pathology and ended up developing a serious chlorhexidine allergy)

Chorhexidine allergies are a thing, not as annoying as a latex allergy though.

I know at least one vet with a chorhex allergy, though don’t think it was necessarily due to a long period of exposure, she developed it fairly early in her career, and uses alternative sterile preps like iodine scrub or ethanol.

CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate Antibacterial Transparent Dressing is an innovative integrated medical dressing designed for intravenous catheter fixation and puncture site protection. It integrates antibacterial, fixation, visual observation and breathability, and fully meets the evidence-based medical standards for infection prevention and control. Its core advantage lies in the built-in chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) gel pad, which can provide immediate and continuous antibacterial protection, effectively inhibit the regeneration of skin flora for up to 7 days, and significantly reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) and catheter colonization, becoming the only clinically proven transparent dressing solution.

The dressing is made of highly breathable transparent film material, which has both waterproof and microbial barrier functions. While blocking liquids, bacteria and viruses, it ensures that the puncture site is visible 24 hours a day, which is convenient for medical staff to monitor early signs of infection in real time. The unique keyhole notch design and the reinforced tape strip work together to achieve stable fixation of the catheter and reduce the risk of displacement; and the document recording tape strip further simplifies the clinical operation process, making it easier to mark information or fix catheter components.

In addition, the dressing focuses on the patient's comfort experience, using hypoallergenic medical pressure-sensitive adhesive, which fits the skin painlessly and is breathable to avoid dampness, and is not prone to warping when adhered for a long time. Its integrated design takes into account both clinical efficiency and safety, and is suitable for all types of intravenous treatment scenarios, making it an ideal dressing choice that complies with international guidelines.

Features of CHG Dressing

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Features

Long-lasting antibacterial protection: Built-in chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) gel pad provides immediate and continuous antibacterial protection, inhibits skin bacterial regeneration for up to 7 days, and effectively reduces the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) and catheter colonization.

Waterproof and breathable barrier: The transparent waterproof film blocks liquids, bacteria and viruses while maintaining high breathability, ensuring that the skin can breathe freely and reducing stuffiness and discomfort.

Stable catheter fixation: The keyhole notch design and reinforced tape ensure stable fixation of the catheter and reduce the risk of displacement. Document recording tape is convenient for marking information and assists in fixing components such as the catheter hub and lumen.

Real-time visual monitoring: The transparent material allows continuous observation of the puncture site, facilitating early detection of signs of infection and improving clinical safety.

Comfortable fit design: The hypoallergenic medical pressure-sensitive adhesive fits the skin, is highly sticky but easy to peel off, reducing pain and skin irritation. The non-woven fabric reinforced edge improves breathability and durability, and is not easy to warp after long-term use.

Integrated and convenient application: The integrated design simplifies the operation process, ensures the consistency and reliability of dressing use, and complies with evidence-based medicine guidelines.

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Steps for Using a CHG Dressing

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Remove the dressing: tear open the sterile packaging, avoid touching the gel pad and adhesive surface to prevent contamination.

Align the puncture site: align the center of the CHG gel pad with the catheter puncture site to ensure complete coverage.

Fix the catheter: use the keyhole notch design of the dressing to naturally center the catheter to avoid compression. First press the gel pad part lightly to ensure a close fit with the skin.

Stick the film: smooth the transparent film from the center to the surrounding area, remove bubbles, and ensure that the dressing is flat and wrinkle-free.

Change frequency: usually change every 5-7 days, or according to clinical needs (such as dressing contamination, looseness, exudation, immediate change).

Applications of CHG Dressing

Bandaging and fixing of various wounds.

Sterile protection of postoperative wounds.

Sterile protection of acute injuries, small cuts, and abrasions.

Fixing of intravenous infusion catheters.

Fixing of dialysis catheters.

Whenever they clean, they 'cover' the smell of the smoke by spraying copious amounts of floral-scented air freshener in every room.

Anyway, that's exactly what chlorhexidine anti-bacterial skin cleanser smells like.

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