Related links

epic2

For the full guidelines, visit:
www.epic.tvu.ac.uk

On the basis of the best available evidence, the epic2 guidelines state a single patient use application of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate/70% isopropyl alcohol is preferable for skin antisepsis prior to insertion of a central venous access device [2]

Saving Lives Delivery Programme

www.dh.gov.uk

Please see "High Impact Interventions" downloads

The Department of Health recommends using 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol to prepare the skin prior to the insertion of central venous catheters, peripheral intravenous cannulae, renal dialysis catheters, and prior to taking blood for
cultures [11]

Health Protection Agency

www.hpa.org.uk/

On the basis of evidence, the Health Protection
Agency’s Rapid Review Panel gave ChloraPrep its highest recommendation (Recommendation 1) [12]

National Blood Service

To view abstract, visit XVIIth
Regional Congress of the
International Society of
Blood Transfusion.
www.isbt-web.org/madrid

On the basis of routine use in a trial region, the National Blood Service is introducing ChloraPrep throughout the service [9]

Monday 25^th June, poster session 6.4 p254

IV Team

To view abstract, visit XVIIth
Regional Congress of the
International Society of
Blood Transfusion.
www.isbt-web.org/madrid

www.ivteam.com/

Intravenous news and updates with Andrew Jackson. IVTEAM offer a central web based resource for the IV nurse specialist and vascular access team.

Click here to access additional educational materials and to see ChloraPrep in action. This link will direct you to the ChloraPrep.com website.