Safety of Skin Cleansing With Chlorhexidine in Preterm Low Birth Weight Infants

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine if single skin cleansing with 0.25% chlorhexidine affects skin condition, temperature, and bacterial colonization in stable preterm (28-36 weeks gestational age) low birth weight (1001-2000 g) infants admitted in a health facility.

Timeline

Start

2005-08

Primary completion

2006-02

Completion

2006-02

Drugs

Indications