Chloraprep vs. Alcohol prep

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  1. This is a discussion on Chloraprep vs. Alcohol prep in Oncology Nursing, part of Nursing Specialties ... With central lines (ie. Groshong, Hickman, internal portacaths, or double/single external...

    by Oct 19, '09
    With central lines (ie. Groshong, Hickman, internal portacaths, or double/single external catheters, ect) what do you use to clean the hub prior to medication administration, blood draws, ect...


    I have used providone-iodine(betadine) wiped off with an alcohol pad, Chloraprep only, and alcohol prep pads only. Policy states wiping off with alcohol is sufficient, and I just don't think that kills all the germs.

    Thoughts?

    Thanks
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    by 64rcs Oct 19, '09 1:04 pm
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  4. Oct 19, '09 by
    Alcohol preps are fine. Scrub the hub for 15 seconds for maximal effect.
  5. Oct 20, '09 by
    Quote from centexRN
    Alcohol preps are fine. Scrub the hub for 15 seconds for maximal effect.


    Even for drawing blood cultures?
  6. Oct 20, '09 by
    Quote from 64rcs
    Even for drawing blood cultures?
    This I do not know. Check your facility's procedure to be sure.