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Hi Lyn,
I’ve found the following information on the NPS website for Fragmin Single dose injections – Consumer medication information leaflet
Before you inject, make sure that the injection site is clean by wiping the area with an antiseptic swab, or by washing it with soap and water and patting it dry with a clean towel
http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/heart-blood-and-blood-vessels/anti-clotting-medicines/for-individuals/anticoagulant-medicines/for-individuals/active-ingredients/dalteparin-sodium/fragmin-single-dose-syringe-solution-for-injection
For Clexane it didn’t specify cleaning of the skin
http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/heart-blood-and-blood-vessels/anti-clotting-medicines/for-individuals/anticoagulant-medicines/for-individuals/active-ingredients/enoxaparin-sodium/clexane-solution-for-injection
When administering vaccines, provided the skin is visibly clean, there is no need to wipe it with an antiseptic.
Regards
Marlize
Marlize Senekal
Infection Prevent & Control CNC – Education and Research
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Morning,
I was just wondering what the general consensus is with regards to the use of alcohol wipe swabbing prior to giving Clexane/Fragmin/Heparin etc.
Some of the students we are seeing come through the hospital are educated not to.
With kind regards,
Lynette Cribb
Infection Control Coordinator | St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
457 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD, 4001
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