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Richard Bartolo
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Richard Bartolo

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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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