Use of Chlorhexidine on Umbilicus in Prevention of Neonatal Sepsis

Mohsin, Rimsha and Khan, Palwasha and Naveed, Maryum (2021) Use of Chlorhexidine on Umbilicus in Prevention of Neonatal Sepsis. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33 (57B). pp. 434-438. ISSN 2456-9119

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Abstract

Objectives: The main objective of the study is to analyse the use of chlorhexidine on umbilicus in prevention of neonatal sepsis.

Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Sheikh Zaid hospital Rahim Yaar Khan during March 2020 till September 2020. The data was collected through non-probability consecutive sampling technique. The data was collected from 100 infants. Arrangements with a grouping of 4.0% free chlorhexidine were set up by weakening 20% chlorhexidine digluconate to the proper fixation with cleaned water.

Results: The data was collected from 100 neonates. All the demographic values which include age, gender, gestational age and mode of delivery were calculated. According to baseline values the birth weight of chlorhexidine group was 1.87 ± 0.463 kg and dry cord group was 1.69 ± 0.421 kg. Umbilical sepsis is observed in only 1 patient in group I and in 3 patients in group II. Only single mortality was observed in group I and in 6 neonates in group II.

Conclusion: It is concluded that chlorhexidine umbilical cord care is more appropriate than the currently WHO recommended dry cord care.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Open Archive Press > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 10 Mar 2023 07:33
Last Modified: 29 Jul 2024 08:22
URI: http://library.2pressrelease.co.in/id/eprint/282

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