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Hi Pauline,
Recommendations for Surgical Skin Antisepsis in Operating Theatres from CHRISP.
Expiry dates
Skin disinfectants should be labelled with the date when first opened and the expiry date which must be adhered to:
aqueous solutions must be discarded after 24 hours;
aqueous povidone-iodine expires one month after opening;
alcoholic solutions must be discarded six (6) months after opening.
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From: AICA Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Pauline Bass
Sent: Wednesday, 22 December 2010 12:56 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: [AICA_Infexion_Connexion] 0.5% Chlorhexidine in 70% Alcohol
Hi
Just wondering if anyone has any guidelines regarding the length of time bottles of 0.5% Chlorhexidine in 70% Alcohol should remain open for, before being discarded.
There are no specific recommendations from the manufacturer.
Regards
Pauline
Pauline Bass
Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant
Alfred Health
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