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Hi Robert,
We have been using 2% chlorhexidine/70% alcohol for peripheral line insertions for quite some time now (although one area managed to entirely miss the change!). While we have had a standard insertion protocol for a long time we have found that different areas have been using different consumables (e.g., 2%CHG/70% alc 30ml bottle vs swab vs swabsticks) and insertion practices. As such we are currently rolling out an IV insertion pack that has a swabstick with 2% chlorhexidine/70% alcohol attached to it and credentialing all staff that insert IVs in an effort to try and standardise insertion practices.
Regards,
Donna.
Donna Cameron
Infection Control Clinical Nurse Consultant
Austin Health
P.O. Box 5555
HEIDELBERG Vic 3968
( 9496 6625
Fax: 9496 6677
Pager: 6625
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Robert Robinson
Sent: Friday, 15 June 2012 10:03
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Antiseptic skin preperation for IVC
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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