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Clinell Chlorhexidine Wash Cloths - Finalist in the Nursing Times Product Awards 2010
GAMA is delighted to have Clinell Chlorhexidine Wash Cloths - developed with the Royal Free Hospital Infection Control Department - nominated as a finalist in the Nursing Times Product Awards 2010. This award recognises the positive impact that a device or product has on infection prevention and control in reducing risk of infection and contributing to reducing infection rates. We look forward to the Awards ceremony on Wednesday 3rd November 2010.
Clinell Alcoholic 2% Chlorhexidine Wipes reduce catheter-related blood stream infections by 75% at the Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
The introduction of chlorhexidine was followed by a profound, sustained fall in catheter-related infections. The results support the 2007 United Kingdom guidelines recommending 2% chlorhexidine in 70% isopropanol as a disinfectant of needleless connectors and hubs of central venous catheters.
