title: The danger of chlorhexidine in lignocaine gel: A case report of anaphylaxis during urinary catheterisation.
abstract: This article describes a case of anaphylaxis secondary to chlorhexidine during urethral catheterisation. Despite little evidence for the use of antiseptic lubricants in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections, the distribution and use of such products continues to be widespread. Chlorhexidine-free lubricating gel is widely available and should be used for urological procedures wherever possible.
authors.affiliation: St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.affiliation: St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lenaghan
keywords: Chlorhexidine; hypersensitivity; urethral catheterisation