Chlorhexidine chemical burn in hand surgery: A case review and recommendations for prevention

Alireza Najafian; Brynn Hathaway; Sven Gunther; Joel S. Solomon

doi:10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102436

Chlorhexidine chemical burn in hand surgery: A case review and recommendations for prevention

Alireza Najafian, Brynn Hathaway, Sven Gunther, Joel S. Solomon

Surgery

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Abstract

Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is one of the most commonly used antiseptic agents for pre-procedural skin preparation and is generally considered safe; however, there are reports that, under certain circumstances, CHG can cause chemical burns. This case report highlights the occurrence and management of a CHG chemical burn in a pediatric patient undergoing upper extremity surgery with a tourniquet despite the use of routine protective measures.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	102436
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Volume	85
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102436
State	Published - Oct 2022

Keywords

CHG
Chemical burn
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Pediatric hand surgery
Pediatric plastic surgery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Surgery

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