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Hibiclens Liquid chlorhexidine gluconate Antiseptic Skin Cleanser 8 fl Oz

Clinicians around the world are under constant pressure to reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAI). Infection rates are falling, yet one in 25 hospital patients still acquires a HAI.1 Daily patient bathing can help you protect more of your patients.

Did you know Hibiclens® has been trusted by healthcare professionals just like you for more than 40 years? Its efficacy and safety is proven. This antiseptic skin cleanser provides effective defense against the spread of infections in your facilities. The active ingredient, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), begins to kill germs on contact. It bonds with the skin and keeps on killing microorganisms, even after washing.

Clinical studies show that a 4% CHG solution such as Hibiclens can help reduce facility infection rates, resulting in a significant economic gain.2 In large peer-reviewed studies, daily bathing with CHG showed significant reductions in infection rates:

reduced C. difficile infections by 70% 3
61% lower incidence of primary bloodstream infections 4
decreased methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by 32% 5
reduced vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) by 50%
4% CHG begins begins to kill pathogens on contact 6
Washes clean, leaving a layer of CHG protection without sticky residue
Continues killing >99% of pathogens for up to 24 hours
Results in a cumulative effect with repeat use, such as daily bathing
Incorporates easily into a patient’s usual skin cleansing routine

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