Is there evidence for using Chlorhexidine over betadine for catheter exit site care?

I have a patient who was maintained successfully on CAPD for 9 months and a huge inguinal hernia developed that prevent the continuation of the PD. We stopped dialysis and surgical correction of the hernia was done. When can we restart the PD? and is the CCPD a better option than the CAPD to prevent any strain on the new scar while ambulant?
I would like to direct this question to the home dialysis training unit that published the training guidelines in the Educational Material section. I am interested in finding out how long they train their patients for? Can you help?

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Catherine Simmons, Nurse from MA. USA asked

Is there evidence for using Chlorhexidine over betadine for catheter exit site care?

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AskTheExpertTeam ⋅ ⋅ December 9, 2010

There are no randomized controlled trials establishing the superiority of chlorhexidine over betadine for exit site care. However, there are reports of growth of Pseudomonas in betadine bottles and it is not recommended for home use by PD patients.

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