Use of chlorhexidine as a topical antiseptic for the prevention of nosocomial infection in premature neonates <29 weeks: A randomised controlled trial
This double blinded, randomised controlled trial aims to find the concentration of aqueous chlorhexidine that is safe and effective for use as a topical antiseptic in the extremely preterm infant. The trial commenced in April 2005 at RPA Newborn Care and data collection will be completed in 2009.
Research team:
Sandie Bredemeyer, Ester Carman, Nick Evans & Shelley Reid
Funded by:
Nurses and Midwives Registration Board
Faculty contact:
Dr Sandie Bredemeyer
+61 2 9351 0505
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