ILE 9 Sepsis & Septic Shock Practice Test

Chlorhexidine is used in several product forms, and one common, clearly defined formulation is an oral rinse at 0.12%. This preparation is specifically made for use in the mouth and provides antiseptic effects on oral surfaces to help reduce plaque and, in ICU settings, lower the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia. The number 0.12% identifies a standard oral-care formulation that clinicians recognize and use routinely for oral hygiene. While chlorhexidine can also come in skin-based forms (baths or cloths) for decolonization, the option that represents a dedicated chlorhexidine formulation designed for oral care is the 0.12% oral rinse.