27. Use of Chlorhexidine on Umbilicus in Prevention of Neonatal Sepsis
Abdul Qayyum1, Shumaila Asghar2, Saiqa Yaseen2 and Irum Shahzadi3
ABSTRACT
Objective: The main objective of the study is to analyse the use of chlorhexidine on umbilicus in prevention of neonatal sepsis.
Study Design: Cross sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore during March 2020 till September 2020.
Materials and Methods: The data was collected through non-probability consecutive sampling technique. The data was collected from 100 infants. Arrangements with a grouping of 4.0% free chlorhexidine were set up by weakening 20% chlorhexidine digluconate to the proper fixation with cleaned water.
Results: The data was collected from 100 neonates. All the demographic values which include age, gender, gestational age and mode of delivery were calculated. According to baseline values the birth weight of chlorhexidine group was 1.87 ± 0.463kg and dry cord group was 1.69 ± 0.421 kg. All the values is present in table 01.
Conclusion: It is concluded that chlorhexidine umbilical cord care is more appropriate than the currently WHO recommended dry cord care.
Key Words: Chlorhexidine, Umbilicus, Neonatal Sepsis
Citation of article: Qayyum A, Asghar S, Yaseen S, Shahzadi I. Use of Chlorhexidine on Umbilicus in Prevention of Neonatal Sepsis. Med Forum 2021;32(3):115-117.