Bed Bathing Clinical Trial
Official title:
A Double-blind Evaluation of Adverse Effects of Bath With Wipes Impregnated With 2% Chlorhexidine Versus Placebo
Traditional bed bathing have been related to cross-infection. In order to avoid this complication, single-use products such as wipes impregnated with chlorhexidine use is increasing. Nevertheless among nursery staff concern about its side effects prevents its widespread use. The investigators want to know if there are any differences between the use of 2% chlorhexidine wipes and a placebo concerning side effects.
Hygiene is part of health recovery in patients, nevertheless in unconscious or sedated
patients this procedure becomes a task for the nursing staff. Traditional soap and water bed
bath is becoming obsolete as soap could induce skin injuries due to changes in the pH of the
skin and furthermore, almost every items used for this procedure could be a reservoir for
pathogens, and therefore could lead to infection. Nowadays single-use products are a new
option for prevent cross-infections. Nevertheless, traditional bed bathing is a tightly
established practice among nursing staff. New evidence about side effects and comfort by
wipe bed bathing is needed.
Chlorhexidine impregnated wipes have been used to perform the bed bathing in severe ill
patients, as it can protect them from infections. The aim of this study is to determinate if
bed bathing with 2% chlorhexidine impregnated wipes has a similar effect that a placebo.
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Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Prevention