Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Alcohol Hand Rubbing on Healthcare-associated Infection
a Comparison Between Effect of Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Alcohol Hand Rubbing on Healthcare-associated Infection
Alexandria University
100 participants
Aug 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to compare of effect of chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol hand rubbing on healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) in neonatal intensive care unit at Alexandria University Children Hospital.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Neonates \<37 weeks gestational age admitted to NICU of Alexandria University Children's Hospitals
Exclusion Criteria5
- Patients with any of the following will be excluded:
- Obvious major congenital abnormalities, immunodeficiency and inborn error of metabolism.
- Early onset sepsis (before the third day).
- Infants more than 72 hours of age at the time of randomization.
- Parental consent lacking/refusal.
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Interventions
Medical staff used alcohol in hand rubs before contacting the neonates during their hospital stay.
Medical staff used Chlorhexidine in hand rubs before contacting the neonates during their hospital stay.
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NCT07421323