(I2) Chlorhexidine-based Catheter Technologies

While chlorhexidine is a well-known antimicrobial molecule, the purpose of this presentation is to shed light on its mechanism of action both in free molecular form as well as when it’s applied on a device such as a catheter. Extent of antimicrobial effects and longevity of that effect from this molecule lies in the science behind different chlorhexidine-based catheter technologies. The attendees will also gain understanding of the differences between chlorhexidine and antibiotics in terms of their mechanism of action, which is important from predicting risk of developing microbial resistance due to exposure to these antimicrobial agents.