NEWS: Results of Trial to Stem Hospital-Acquired Bacterial Infections Published

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Results of Trial to Stem Hospital-Acquired Bacterial Infections Published Findings from a huge clinical trial that compared two infection control techniques—standard bathing versus bathing with antiseptic chlorhexidine soap—are being incorporated into practice in the community hospital network where the trial took place. The NIH-sponsored trial determined that one subset of patients—those with medical devices—in non-ICU settings experienced a substantial benefit from the chlorhexidine intervention.