Comparison of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate in 70% Alcohol and 10% Povidone-Iodine Used for Port Catheter Dressing Changes in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Patients: A Prospective Observational Study

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Bakır E., Sezer T. A., Çavuşoğlu H., Parlakay A. O., Gursel O.

TURKISH ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS, vol.56, no.5, pp.451-457, 2021 (ESCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 56 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2021
• Doi Number: 10.5152/turkarchpediatr.2021.21035
• Journal Name: TURKISH ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
• Page Numbers: pp.451-457
• Keywords: Port catheters, catheter-related infections, pediatric hematology, pediatric oncology, BLOOD-STREAM INFECTIONS, RISK-FACTORS, SITE CARE, PREVENTION, COMPLICATIONS, DISEASES, STRATEGIES, GUIDELINES, EXPERIENCE, MANAGEMENT
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% alcohol with that of 10% povidone-iodine, for dressing changes in pediatric hematology-oncology patients with port catheters, in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI).