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. 2016 Jul 13;2016(7):CD010140. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010140.pub2

Comparison 5. Chlorhexidine (in aqueous solution) versus alcohol.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Catheter‐related BSI 1 99 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.24 [0.02, 2.54]
2 Catheter colonisation 1 99 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.38 [0.11, 1.33]