Co-immobilization of ciprofloxacin and chlorhexidine as a long-term, broad-spectrum antimicrobial dual-drug coating for polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-based endotracheal tubes
D. F. Alves, M. O. Pereira, S. P. Lopes
This paper develops a dual-drug antimicrobial coating for PVC endotracheal tubes using ciprofloxacin and chlorhexidine, showing broad-spectrum anti-biofilm activity and reduced VAP risk.
bioRxiv · Apr 13, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology