Prevahex CHX ™ is the first and only CHX dressing cleared by the FDA with complete antimicrobial protection throughout the transparent areas of the dressing. Prevahex CHX antimicrobial dressing incorporate groundbreaking technology utilizing pure chlorhexidine, providing rapid, broad-spectrum dressing protection at wound and catheter sites.
New evidence shows that catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to cause unnecessary illness, healthcare costs and death in hospitals across the country. Research suggests that to better protect our patients, we may need to alter our approach. 1
healthcare associated infections annually 2