Who needs a Chg bath?

People are at risk of getting a new infection while in the hospital. If you are at high risk for infection, your healthcare provider may advise a daily CHG bath for you, even if you are not in the ICU. In some cases, you may do CHG bathing at home.

How do you give a Chg a bath?

Apply the antiseptic solution (CHG) to a wet clean washcloth. Turn the water off in the shower or move away from the water spray to avoid rinsing the soap solution off, then lather your entire body, except your face. DO NOT USE CHG ON YOUR FACE.

How long is Chg effective?

once you are aware you need to bathe a patient. to short window of CHG viability once warmed. Packets are only good for 72 hours once warmed.

What does or mean medical term?

OR (abbreviation): Stands for “operating room”. A facility equipped for performing surgery. OR is sometimes written O.R.

What does CHG stand for in medical category?

Compressed Hydrogen Gas (fuel type) CHG. Chlorhexidine Gluconate (aka chloraprep) CHG. Centre Hospitalier de Granby (French: Granby Hospital Center; Granby, Canada) CHG. Confederación Hidrográfica del Guadiana (Spanish: Guadiana Hydrographic Confederation; Guadiana, Spain) CHG.

How is chlorhexidine gluconate ( CHG ) used in hospitals?

Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a cleaning product that kills germs. Daily baths with CHG reduce the spread of infections in hospitals. CHG baths are especially helpful in intensive care units (ICUs).

What do you need to know about CHG bathing?

What is CHG bathing? Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a cleaning product that kills germs. Daily baths with CHG reduce the spread of infections in hospitals. CHG baths are especially helpful in intensive care units (ICUs).

When to use CHG to prevent healthcare-associated infections?

If you are at high risk of infection, your healthcare provider might recommend daily CHG bathing for you, even if you are not in the ICU. In some cases, you might perform CHG bathing yourself at home. For example, your healthcare provider might recommend using a CHG skin cleanser before you have surgery.