Cluster RCT | Effect of antiseptic bathing with chlorhexidine or octenidine on central line–associated bloodstream infections in intensive care patients.

Effect of antiseptic bathing with chlorhexidine or octenidine on central line–associated bloodstream infections in intensive care patients: a cluster-randomized controlled trial – Clinical Microbiology and Infection (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary on Twitter

Antiseptic bathing for CLABSI prevention:
SW-RCT incl 72 ICUs with 76,815 showed no significant differences between daily bathing with a) 2% chlorhexidine-impregnated cloths vs b) 0.08% octenidine vs c) water & soap in CLAPSI
Thanks to @CritCareReviews https://t.co/Ou3g3ptMLp

— Peter Nydahl (@NydahlPeter) May 30, 2022