"Chlorhexidine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque.
| Descriptor ID |
D002710
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.078.370.141.100
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Chlorhexidine" by people in Profiles.
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Mohan S, Simons JP. Preoperative Chlorhexidine Gluconate Scrub Shower for Inpatient Vascular Patients: A Quality Improvement Project. Ann Vasc Surg. 2019 May; 57:174-176.
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Zhou E, Parikh PS, Kanchuger MS, Balsam LB. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis to Chlorhexidine During LVAD and Transplant Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2019 Jan; 33(1):169-172.
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Son AY, Stein LH, DeAnda A, Katz SD, Smith DE, Reyentovich A, Balsam LB. Impact of chlorhexidine gluconate intolerance on driveline infection during chronic HeartMate II left ventricular assist device support. Int J Artif Organs. 2017 01 13; 39(11):570-574.
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Walz JM, Ellison RT, Mack DA, Flaherty HM, McIlwaine JK, Whyte KG, Landry KE, Baker SP, Heard SO. The bundle "plus": the effect of a multidisciplinary team approach to eradicate central line-associated bloodstream infections. Anesth Analg. 2015 Apr; 120(4):868-76.
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Esposito AL. Daily chlorhexidine bathing and hospital-acquired infection. N Engl J Med. 2013 06 13; 368(24):2330.
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Silvestri DL, McEnery-Stonelake M. Chlorhexidine: uses and adverse reactions. Dermatitis. 2013 May-Jun; 24(3):112-8.
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McEnery-Stonelake M, Silvestri DL. Allergic contact dermatitis to chlorhexidine after oral sensitization. Dermatitis. 2013 Mar-Apr; 24(2):92-3.
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Plante MJ, Li X, Scully G, Brown MA, Busconi BD, DeAngelis NA. Evaluation of sterilization methods following contamination of hamstring autograft during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Mar; 21(3):696-701.
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Montecalvo MA, McKenna D, Yarrish R, Mack L, Maguire G, Haas J, DeLorenzo L, Dellarocco N, Savatteri B, Rosenthal A, Watson A, Spicehandler D, Shi Q, Visintainer P, Wormser GP. Chlorhexidine bathing to reduce central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infection: impact and sustainability. Am J Med. 2012 May; 125(5):505-11.
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Alroumi F, Sarwar A, Grgurich PE, Lei Y, Hudcova J, Craven DE. Strategies for prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia: bundles, devices, and medications for improved patient outcomes. Hosp Pract (1995). 2012 Feb; 40(1):81-92.