Chlorhexidine in alcohol, surface disinfectant

[Wishart, Michael]

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Just wondering if anyone can help me with the following questions.

After opening a bottle of Chlorhexidine in alcohol 70% for dressings,
1. Does the contents over time lose their disinfectant properties?
2. How long after opening should the unused contents be discarded?

Cheers
Carolyn Chenoweth
Baxter Therapy Services
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Payneham Dialysis Centre
2 Portrush Road
PAYNEHAM SA 5070
ph 1300 734 834

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[Richard Bartolo]

Dear Carolyn

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.

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/chrisp/resources/rec_prac_skinprep.pdf

Richard Bartolo

Infection Control Consultant

Mercy Hospital for Women

163 Studley Road

HEIDELBERG

VIC 3084

—–Original Message—–
Behalf Of Wishart, Michael
disinfectant

[Submitted on behalf of list member – Moderator]

Just wondering if anyone can help me with the following questions.

After opening a bottle of Chlorhexidine in alcohol 70% for dressings,

1. Does the contents over time lose their disinfectant properties?

2. How long after opening should the unused contents be discarded?

Cheers

Carolyn Chenoweth

Baxter Therapy Services

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Payneham Dialysis Centre

2 Portrush Road

PAYNEHAM SA 5070

ph 1300 734 834

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[Richard Bartolo]

Dear All,

At Mercy Hospital for Women we are currently reconsidering the
appropriateness of aqueous povidone-iodine vs. Chlohexidine gluconate
(CHG), aqueous or in alcohol for skin preparation of patients. We are
mostly performing obstetric and gynaecological operations.

We’re also considering the cost effectiveness of prepacked maxi
swab-sticks impregnated with CHG.

CHG will be avoided in procedures involving mucous membranes.

I was wondering what everyone is using, especially like hospitals
performing similar procedures such as Caesarean sections?

Regards

Richard

Richard Bartolo

Infection Control Consultant

Mercy Hospital for Women

163 Studley Road

HEIDELBERG

VIC 3084

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