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Study NCT ID:
NCT00223002
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2009-02-16
First Post:
2005-09-19
Brief Title:
Chlorhexidine Versus Povidone-Iodine for Prevention of Epidural Needle Contamination in the Parturient
Sponsor:
University of Saskatchewan
Organization:
University of Saskatchewan
Study Overview
Official Title:
Chlorhexidine Versus Povidone-Iodine for Prevention of Epidural Needle Contamination in the Parturient
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2009-02
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Infection after epidural catheter placement is fortunately rare When it does happen the affected person can become seriously ill
This study examines which skin disinfectant chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine decreases the number of bacteria that can be grown from the skin washed with each disinfectant prior to placing an epidural catheter for pain control in labour
This study examines which skin disinfectant chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine decreases the number of bacteria that can be grown from the skin washed with each disinfectant prior to placing an epidural catheter for pain control in labour
Detailed Description:
The use of chlorhexidine for skin asepsis for the placement of intravascular catheters is known to decrease the incidence of central line colonization and blood stream infection when compared to the use of povidone-iodine While the development of an infectious complication following spinal or epidural analgesia such as epidural abscess or meningitis is fortunately rare when it does happen there can be devastating consequences for the affected individual The low frequency of infection makes a trial with an endpoint of clinical infection not feasible however a reduction in skin and needle contamination following attempts at asepsis should reduce the risk of infectious complication Ongoing work by the authors is examining the skin culture rates following randomized standardized skin disinfection The purpose of this randomized trial is to compare needle culture rates to further assess effectiveness of skin disinfection following a standardized skin preparation with either povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine in pregnant women requesting lumbar epidural pain relief in labour
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None