Antiseptic solutions

solutions

1. Presented By Shivakumar.s.chawan Bsc 2ndyr nursing s.i.o.n.s.Bagalkot

2. Antiseptic solutions Definition Antiseptic ; it is the process of destruction of disease causimg microorganisms to prevent infection in patients body surface . The proceess may be either bactericidal or bacteriostatic .

3. Antiseptic agent : it is a chemical which either kills pathogenic organism or inhibits their growth so long as there is contact between the agent and microbe . Disinfectant : it is germicidal chemical substance used on inanimate objects to kill most recognised pathogenic microorganisms but not neccessarily all microbe .

4. List of antiseptic solution Weak iodine solution Salvon ( hospital concentrate ) Phenol Hydrogen peroxide Spirit Povidine -iodine ( betadine ) Formalin solution Glycerine magsulf solution

5. continude Ether Gentian vioet Pottassium permagnate Silver nitrate Hibitane concentrate Mercurochrome Acriflavin Cidex Eusol `

6. Weak iodine soution Composition : iodine tincture , alcohol . Uses : preoperative painting of the skin . Special remarks : iodine should be wiped up with spirit after 2 minutes of painting . idiosyncracy may occur in sensitive patients . it kills 90% of skin bacteria in about 90 seconds . alcohol increases the permeabiity of the iodine .

7. Hydrogen peroxide Composition : 20 volume hydrogen peroxide 20 volume nascent oxygen Properties & Effects : it is not an antiseptic but a cleansing agent Uses : It destroys anaerobic organism & therefore used for cleaning the wounds. It producess frothing & brings out debris from the depth of the wound . It produces heat when it comes in contact with the tissues . Thus,it prevent capilary oozing, & hence it is used as haemostatic solution wheneverthere is capillary oozing Ex: after incision & drainage . Used in cleaning wounds , boils, etc .

8. Phenol Composition : 0.5-1% carbolic acid Properties & Effects : it is in dark pink in colour & a strong a strong irritant . Pure form may cause skin burns . It has the smell of lifebuoy soap . Uses : Disinfection of sharp instruments . In 100% solution, the instruments should be immersed for 2-3 hours , & in 20% solution for 24 hours . Disinfection during cholera epidemic for disposal of excreta .

9. spirit Composition : alcohol Uses : disinfection of skin before IM & IV injections Cleaning the stitched wound cleaning the skin of the surrounding ulcer or wonds Removal of iodine in preparation of skin for operation

10. Betadine ( povidone -iodine ) Generic name - povidone -iodine Products available : povidone -iodine(5-10%) topical solution. Povidone -iodine vaginal pessaries . povidone -iodine ointment Properties & Effect : iodine is recognised as an effective & useful germicide it is very effective against a variety of microrganism such as viruses, bacteria .

11. continude Advantages : broad spectrum of action . antibiotic , antiseptic actions . Uses : used as a local antiseptic & for wound dressing . used for irrigation of bladder , wound, pyothorax peritoneal cavity .

12. salvon Composition : chlorhexidine gluconate (7.5%) strong cetrimide (16%) isopropyl alcohol (6.8%) Color : tartrazine ( yellow ) Properties & Effects : Germicide & detergent . Uses : cleaning & disinfection of the equipment in the vicinity of the patient . Cleaning & disinfection of the postoperative wounds . Aseptic management of burns .

13. formalin Composition : 30% aldehyde plus 10% methane Concentration : 38-40% solution . Uses : 10% formaldehyde solution in saline is used as preservative for biopsy specimens . operation theater sterilization . Used in strilisation of surgical gloves & instrument