Chlorhexidine v 10% povidone-iodine (PI) for reducing infection rates in neonates†
| Outcomes (all catheters) at time of assessment | Chlorhexidine | 10% PI | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catheter tip colonisation | 15% | 24% | 40% (10 to 50) | 11 (9 to 42) |
| RRI (CI) | NNH (CI) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| †BSI = bloodstream infection; CRBSI = catheter related bloodstream infection. Other abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, RRI, NNT, NNH, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| CRBSI | 3.8% | 3.2% | 20% (-50 to 170) | Not significant |
| BSI without a source | 15% | 14% | 10% (-20 to 50) | Not significant |
