Skin disinfection with chlorhexidine gluconate has not been standardized in preterm infants. We present 5 cases of chemical burns that occurred within the first 2 days of life in very low birth weight neonates after skin disinfection with aqueous and alcohol-based chlorhexidine solutions.

Chlorhexidine-Induced Chemical Burns in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

Neri, Iria;Ravaioli, Giulia Maria
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Faldella, Giacomo;Capretti, Maria Grazia;Arcuri, Santo;Patrizi, Annalisa
2017

Abstract

Skin disinfection with chlorhexidine gluconate has not been standardized in preterm infants. We present 5 cases of chemical burns that occurred within the first 2 days of life in very low birth weight neonates after skin disinfection with aqueous and alcohol-based chlorhexidine solutions.
2017
Neri, Iria; Ravaioli, Giulia Maria; Faldella, Giacomo; Capretti, Maria Grazia; Arcuri, Santo; Patrizi, Annalisa
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