title: Chlorhexidine's complications.
abstract: Chlorhexidine is an effective cleansing skin-preparation agent and has many user benefits. It has, however, been associated with a number of complications which are highlighted in this paper. All users of chlorhexidine must be aware of these risks and employ insightful use of this chemical.
authors.affiliation: University of Leicester, Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Sciences Building Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LEI 5WW. niroshan.s@virgin.net
authors.forename: Niroshan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sivathasan
authors.forename: Nirupa
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sivathasan
authors.forename: Lavnya
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vijayarajan
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000985:Antisepsis / Q000379:methods; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D017751:Safety Management; D017592:Skin Care / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D002710:Chlorhexidine