A Comparative Analysis of 4% Chlorhexidine Versus Methylated Spirit as Prophylaxis of Omphalitis and Sepsis in Newborns

"After approval from the hospital ethical committee, neonates fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. Written informed consent was obtained from the parents. Full instructions to avoid confounding variables like maintaining temperature and hygiene of newborn, frequent diaper change, avoidance of herbal tonics and cow milk; are given to mothers.~In group A 4% chlorhexidine was applied generously over cord along with base of cord stump and surrounding skin thrice a day. In group B clean cotton swab dipped in methylated spirit was used to clean cord along with cord clamps and base thrice a day."

"After approval from the hospital ethical committee, neonates fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. Written informed consent was obtained from the parents. Full instructions to avoid confounding variables like maintaining temperature and hygiene of newborn, frequent diaper change, avoidance of herbal tonics and cow milk; are given to mothers.~In group A 4% chlorhexidine was applied generously over cord along with base of cord stump and surrounding skin thrice a day. In group B clean cotton swab dipped in methylated spirit was used to clean cord along with cord clamps and base thrice a day."