Abstract
We report the results of a subgroup analysis of the Benefits of Universal Glove and Gown trial. In 20 intensive care units, the reduction in acquisition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus observed in this trial was observed in units also using chlorhexidine bathing and in those that previously performed active surveillance.
Publication types
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Baths / methods*
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Chlorhexidine / therapeutic use*
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Cross Infection* / microbiology
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Cross Infection* / prevention & control
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Disinfectants / therapeutic use
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections* / microbiology
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections* / prevention & control
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Humans
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Infection Control* / methods
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Infection Control* / statistics & numerical data
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Intensive Care Units / statistics & numerical data
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus* / drug effects
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus* / isolation & purification
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Outcome Assessment, Health Care
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Protective Clothing*
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci* / drug effects
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci* / isolation & purification
Substances
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Disinfectants
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Chlorhexidine