Fighting HOB
HOB–Is Chlorhexidine the Answer?
Chlorhexidine has been used as a disinfectant and topical antiseptic since the 1950s. Its broad antimicrobial activity is bacteriostatic and bactericidal on gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria and fungi.
- A study by Gupta, et al (2024) found that CHX showed strong inhibitory and biocidal effects on Candia Auris.
The InVision-Plus CS® is the only product of its kind with a Chlorhexidine and Silver impregnated septum. The CS® also carries a silver impregnated fluid pathway.
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The InVision-Plus CS® gives superior protection against CR-BSI and HOB while providing the caregiver the simplest, most effective needleless connector to disinfect, flush, care for and maintain.
Intraluminal Protection Just Got Better
The inclusion of two proven biocidal agents in the septum of the InVision-Plus CS® places an aggressive disinfection barrier at the primary source of bacterial entry and contamination.
One year post implementation and elimination of alcohol caps = RESULTS!
- One ICU decreased CLABSI by 85%
- Three ICU and one oncology unit decreased by 33%
- TPA usage for line clearance has decreased by 47% (in trial units)
--Amy McCombs MSN, RN, CIC, CNML, CCRN-K
Director of Infection Prevention, Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV
