Hypochlorite solution Dr Mahesh Kumar

Commonly known as BLEACH, used as a disinfecting agent.
The sodium hypochlorite solution got much popularity in society during COVID-19 pandemic situation
It is frequently uses in health care facility, quarantine centres, isolation centres and even at home.
Its compulsory for everyone that, what is the exact role of solution and correct method of use. It requires awareness.
Many of health care staff /house keeping staff also not much aware how to prepare fresh hypochlorite solution.
Here an effort is taken to describe the topic in practical way

1. Sodium hypochlorite solution (SHS, what ? how to use in hospital? ) ( सोडियम हाइपोक्लोराइट घोल क्या है, ताज़ा घोल कैसे बनाते है, क्या उपयोग है ) 11/10/2021 सोडियम हाइपोक्लोराइट घोल - Dr Mahesh Kumar 1

2. Overview Commonly known as BLEACH, used as a disinfecting agent. The sodium hypochlorite solution got much popularity in society during COVID-19 pandemic situation It is frequently uses in health care facility, quarantine centres , isolation centres and even at home. Its compulsory for everyone that, what is the exact role of solution and correct method of use. It requires awareness. Many of health care staff /house keeping staff also not much aware how to prepare fresh hypochlorite solution. Here an effort is taken to describe the topic in practical way. 24-09-2020 Dr Mahesh Kumar 2

3. Overview……………………. Commonly k/a Bleach, antiformin , chloride of soda Chemical compound Mostly Pale greenish-yellow dilute solution Chemical formula NaOCl IUPAC name- sodium hypochlorite 11/10/2021 सोडियम हाइपोक्लोराइट घोल - Dr Mahesh Kumar 3

4. W hat is sodium hypochlorite? A laboratory reagent Danger, poison, corrosive, oxidizer. 11/10/2021 सोडियम हाइपोक्लोराइट घोल - Dr Mahesh Kumar 4

5. What are the various strength 1% sodium hypochlorite solution 2% sodium hypochlorite solution 3% sodium hypochlorite solution 4% sodium hypochlorite solution 5% sodium hypochlorite solution. 11/10/2021 सोडियम हाइपोक्लोराइट घोल - Dr Mahesh Kumar 5

6. How to prepare fresh hypochlorite solution If the sodium hypochlorite solution is have 5% strength and you wish to prepare 1% then take 200 ml hypo + 800 ml water (for preparation of 1 litre ) 11/10/2021 सोडियम हाइपोक्लोराइट घोल - Dr Mahesh Kumar 6 If If

7. Where to Use ? Frequently use as a disinfecting agent. Broad spectrum disinfectant. Effective in viruses, bacteria, fungus, mycobacterium Not effective on bacterial spores 11/10/2021 सोडियम हाइपोक्लोराइट घोल - Dr Mahesh Kumar 7

8. How to use ? Use judiciously, Don’t use excessively . At home diluted SHS used by soaking a cloth, wipes , spray bottle. Never mix with other solutions 11/10/2021 सोडियम हाइपोक्लोराइट घोल - Dr Mahesh Kumar 8 MINIMUM CONTACT TIME Surface disinfection 1 minute Liquid waste disinfection 20 min. The appropriate concentration General liquid biological waste = 0.5% waste have high organic load = 1%

9. Precautions while using Stored it separately from corrosives, detrgentts etc Avoid to sprinkle on body parts and especially face, eye, nose Don’t try to bath/spray all over the body of patient Highly irritating to skin, eye respiratory tract. Causes cough, difficulty in breathing, stomatitis, pulmonary odema , circulatory collapse, convulsion Strong oxidizer Corrosive to metal, so wipe down metal surface with water after use of SHS. Accidental exposure case to eye or skin= flush with running water locally for 15-20 minutes. . 11/10/2021 सोडियम हाइपोक्लोराइट घोल - Dr Mahesh Kumar 9 Use PPE while handling SHS Use gloves, Nitrile rubber gloves Safety glasses Safety Mask Lab coat/PPE

10. THANK YOU सोडियम हाइपोक्लोराइट घोल - Dr Mahesh Kumar 10 11/10/2021 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ( सोडियम हाइपोक्लोराइट घोल क्या है, ताज़ा घोल कैसे बनाते है, क्या उपयोग है )