Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: Open Heart Surgery and Pre-Operative Skin Preparation
University
Shawnee State University
Major
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Keywords:
Nursing Evidence, Heart Surgery
Abstract
Prevention of infection is a priority in the care of a patient undergoing an open-heart surgery. Keeping patients free from infection during hospitalization improves patient outcomes and can save millions of dollars in infection related expenses. Implementation of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) bathing is an infection prevention measure used for patients undergoing an open-heart surgery. This poster will discuss the endeavor to locate, review, and summarize the evidence regarding the use of CHG bathing prior to open-heart surgery and compare the findings with contemporary practice.
Faculty Mentor Name
Catherine Bailey
Faculty Mentor Title
Associate Professor
Faculty Mentor Academic Department
Nursing
Recommended Citation
Horton, MaKenzie; Alvarez, Katia; and McNutt, Miranda, "Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: Open Heart Surgery and Pre-Operative Skin Preparation" (2019). Celebration of Scholarship. 32.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2019/day1poster/32
Location
Morris UC Lobby
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: Open Heart Surgery and Pre-Operative Skin Preparation
Morris UC Lobby
Prevention of infection is a priority in the care of a patient undergoing an open-heart surgery. Keeping patients free from infection during hospitalization improves patient outcomes and can save millions of dollars in infection related expenses. Implementation of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) bathing is an infection prevention measure used for patients undergoing an open-heart surgery. This poster will discuss the endeavor to locate, review, and summarize the evidence regarding the use of CHG bathing prior to open-heart surgery and compare the findings with contemporary practice.