Examinando por Materia "Prevención de Infecciones"

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    Effectiveness of chlorhexidine in preventing infections associated with the insertion of the hemodialysis catheter.
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2017-07-22) Mendoza García, Dianith Albina; Gómez Gonzales, Walter Edgar
    Objective: This is a systematic review that included 10 articles, no older than 10 years, published in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, in the following databases: Pubmed, Scielo, Journal Medical, Lilacs, and Bvs. The main topic was the effectiveness of chlorhexidine in preventing infections associated with the insertion and use of hemodialysis catheters. 80% of the articles are from Spain, 15% from Chile and Brazil, and 5% from Valencia, respectively. Results: 100% of the selected articles demonstrate the positive effect of chlorhexidine in preventing infections associated with the insertion and use of hemodialysis catheters. 70% of the articles showed that chlorhexidine is effective in reducing bacteremia, 20% emphasized the importance of applying a set of biosafety measures to prevent infections related to central venous catheters in this patient population, and 10% focused on the application of protocols for the management of hemodialysis catheters. Conclusion: The evidence demonstrates that chlorhexidine improves the quality of life for individuals undergoing hemodialysis, as it has a positive impact on preventing bacteremia-related infections associated with hemodialysis catheters.