Comparison of alcohol, povidone-iodine and octenidine dihydrochloride as skin disinfectants to reduce bacterial count prior to peripheral venous catheter insertions in newborn infants

• Main Authors: Lily Rundjan (Author), Rinawati Rohsiswatmo (Author), Sarah Rafika (Author), Enty Enty (Author), Lucky H. Moehario (Author)
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• Udgivet: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2011-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Vascular access may increase the risk of bloodstream infections, especially in newborn infants with weak immune systems and requiring invasive supportive care. Skin disinfection prior to peripheral venous catheter insertion lowers the risk of infection. However, antiseptics chose...