A relative recent meta - analysis by Safdar et al. (2014) shows statistical benefits in the reduction of CRBSI. However, there´re several questions related to the clinical heterogeneity, bias and baseline infection rates of RCT included.
https://www.medicine.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/chlorhexidine_dressing_maki_safdar_1.pdf
In our cancer institute we have significant reduction in CLABSI after the use of chlorhexidine dressing
As far as i know it is recommended by the CDC guidelines but clinically there is still issues around side effects such as skin irritation u know plus issues around resistance that might occur.
Current recomendations (SHEA) propose CHG dressings as an special approach when basic measures are enough. As an example， if you are bathing your ICU patients with 2% chlorhexedine，you should not use CHG dressings.
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