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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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