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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for CHLORHEXIDINE
  1. Bathing a patient in bed 
    ... prevent hospital-acquired infections, consider the use of chlorhexidine-impregnated disposable no-rinse cloths. Make sure the ... can tolerate and does not have allergies to chlorhexidine. If you wash the patient's hair, use either ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000427.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Peripherally inserted central catheter - dressing change 
    ... gloves A face mask Cleaning solution (such as chlorhexidine) in a single-use small applicator Special sponges ... wipes that contain a cleaning agent, such as chlorhexidine A special patch called a Biopatch A clear ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000462.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Mouth sores 
    ... dexamethasone mouthwash, anti-inflammatory amlexanox paste (Aphthasol), or chlorhexidine gluconate (Peridex) mouthwash. Over-the-counter medicines, such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003059.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Peripherally inserted central catheter - flushing 
    ... clear), and maybe heparin syringes (yellow) Alcohol or chlorhexidine wipes Sterile gloves Sharps container (special container for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000159.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Canker sore 
    ... be needed for severe cases. These may include: Chlorhexidine mouthwash Stronger medicines called corticosteroids that are placed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000998.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Trench mouth 
    ... remove dead or dying gum tissue. Using a chlorhexidine rinse will help with gum inflammation. Over-the- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001044.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. First aid kit 
    ... wipes, such as hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine, or chlorhexidine Antibiotic ointment, such as bacitracin, polysporin, or mupirocin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001958.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Mouthwash overdose 
    ... that can be harmful in large amounts are: Chlorhexidine gluconate Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) Hydrogen peroxide Methyl salicylate
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002666.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Blood culture 
    ... is first cleaned with an antiseptic such as chlorhexidine. This reduces the chance of an organism from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003744.htm - Medical Encyclopedia