Hexachlorophene in the Newborn Nursery
- 1 April 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Clinical Pediatrics
- Vol. 16 (4) , 342-351
- https://doi.org/10.1177/000992287701600409
Abstract
A critical review of the available data on the risks and benefits of hexa chlorophene suggests that there is ample evidence for the toxic potential; whereas there is no substantial evidence of its benefit in life-threatening staph 80/81 epidemics, and effective less toxic alternatives are available. In view of its limited usefulness and definite toxicity, the routine use of hexachlorophene is unjustified.Keywords
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