Table 1.
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) exposure versus measured outcomes
| CHG exposure | Swabs (n) | Bacterial colony count per swaba | Bacterial phenotypes per swab (n)a | CoNS isolates (n) | CHG MIC50 (μg/mL)a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 4 | 5145 (15–12 870) | 2 (1–3) | 3 | 1 (1–2) |
| Moderate (1–14 CHG baths) | 15 | 15 (0–30 750) | 1 (0–3) | 11 | 1 (0.5–2) |
| Heavy (>14 CHG baths) | 10 | 0 (0–7500) | 0 (0–1) | 4 | 1.5 (1–4) |
Notes:
a
Median values provided; numbers in parentheses reflect range values.
Abbreviations: CoNS, coagulase-negative staphylococci; MIC50, median minimum inhibitory concentration.