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Oct 19, 2009 01:04 PM

Chloraprep vs. Alcohol prep

by 64rcs

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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No. 1
from centexRN
Old Oct 19, 2009, 05:54 PM

Default Re: Chloraprep vs. Alcohol prep
Alcohol preps are fine. Scrub the hub for 15 seconds for maximal effect.
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from 64rcs
Old Oct 20, 2009, 06:28 AM

Default Re: Chloraprep vs. Alcohol prep
Originally Posted by centexRN View Post
Alcohol preps are fine. Scrub the hub for 15 seconds for maximal effect.


Even for drawing blood cultures?
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No. 3
from centexRN
Old Oct 20, 2009, 08:05 AM

Default Re: Chloraprep vs. Alcohol prep
Originally Posted by 64rcs View Post
Even for drawing blood cultures?
This I do not know. Check your facility's procedure to be sure.
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