Has anyone seen a skin reaction to Mastisol and Chloroprep together????? We just had one and wondered if this was more apparent in other larger hospitals??? thanks
brewerpaul 231 Posts Apr 25, 2008 I haven't seen this, but then again the patient goes out the door soonafter the mastisol goes on.
Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN 12,126 Posts Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER. Apr 30, 2008 We've gotten quite a bit of this happening with our general surgery pts.
brewerpaul 231 Posts Apr 30, 2008 Marie-- are you sure it's the combo of mastisol and chloraprep and not just one or the other?
dennis gordon 1 Post Sep 3, 2008 Has anyone seen a skin reaction to Mastisol and Chloroprep together????? We just had one and wondered if this was more apparent in other larger hospitals??? thanksI have had several complaints of chloraprep alone causing rashes. I am continuing to monitor this situation
Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN 12,126 Posts Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER. Oct 9, 2008 Marie-- are you sure it's the combo of mastisol and chloraprep and not just one or the other?We get more reactions from the Chloraprep and mastisol than the chloraprep and benzoin.
ORM-Queen 7 Posts Oct 10, 2008 We haven't noted any specific combination reactions, but we have made it policy now to remove all chloraprep following procedures using our alcohol-based hand foam...
