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Robert,
We have done so and do so for EVERY IV device, not just PIVs.
2% CHG in 70% IPA – its all evidence based and there is plenty of
literature to support it as well.
We previously used 0.5% CHG in 70% IPA.
We use Solu-IV swabsticks (tinted for insertion and clear for
maintenance) and the large wipes.
Timothy R. Spencer, RN, APN, DipAppSci, Bach.Health, ICCert.
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Central Venous Access & Parenteral Nutrition
Service
Conjoint Lecturer, University of NSW
Dept of Intensive Care, Level 2, Clinical Building, Liverpool Hospital,
Elizabeth Street, Liverpool, 2170, NSW, Australia
Tel 02 8738 3603 | Fax 02 8738 3551 | Mob 0409 463 428 |
Tim.Spencer@sswahs.nsw.gov.au | Timothy.Spencer@unsw.edu.au
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Behalf Of Robert Robinson
Good morning
I would like to know from those facilities who currently uses 70%
Isopropyl alcohol v/v in 0.5% to 1% Chlorhexidine, and are moving
towards or have now changed to using 2% Chlorhexidine in alcohol
specifically for insertion of an Peripheral IVC.
I am aware of the current recommendations surrounding this but would
like others comments on this matter.
regards
Robert Robinson
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Control
Blacktown/Mt. Druitt Hospitals
Tel 02 9881 8994 | Mob 0408 923 789 |
robert.robinson@swahs.health.nsw.gov.au
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