Scrubbing Solutions

Question 1

Chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiclens) is used for?

Answer 1

. Used for scrubbing and skin prep
- Does not provide as rapid a reduction in skin microbial counts as alcohol, but provides a longer residual effect (five to six hours)

Question 2

Hexachlorophene is used for?

Answer 2

Scrub Solution
. Neurotoxic – not for routine use

Question 3

Povidone – iodine is used for?

Answer 3

Scrub solution
. Used primarily as skin prep; irritating to the skin

Question 4

Iodophors is used for?

Answer 4

Scrub solution
. Less irritating than iodine
- Less likely to cause skin irritation & do not need to be removed

Question 5

Alcohols is used for

Answer 5

Scrub solution
*Causes dryness and flammable
-Provides a rapid & significant reduction in skin microbial counts