Presented By

Shivakumar.s.chawanBsc 2ndyr nursing

s.i.o.n.s.Bagalkot

Antiseptic solutions

DefinitionAntiseptic ; it is the process of destruction of disease

causimg microorganisms to prevent infection in patients body surface . The proceess may be either bactericidal

or bacteriostatic.

Antiseptic agent : it is a chemical which either kills pathogenic organism or inhibits their growth so long as there is contact between the agent and microbe .

Disinfectant : it is germicidal chemical substance used on inanimate objects to kill most recognised pathogenic microorganisms but not neccessarily all microbe .

List of antiseptic solution

Weak iodine solutionSalvon( hospital concentrate )PhenolHydrogen peroxide Spirit Povidine-iodine ( betadine )Formalin solution Glycerine magsulf solution

continudeEther Gentian vioet Pottassium permagnate Silver nitrateHibitane concentrateMercurochromeAcriflavinCidexEusol

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Weak iodine soution Composition : iodine tincture , alcohol .Uses : preoperative painting of the skin .Special remarks : iodine should be wiped up with spirit after 2

minutes of painting . idiosyncracy may occur in sensitive patients . it kills 90% of skin bacteria in about 90

seconds . alcohol increases the permeabiity of the

iodine .

Hydrogen peroxideComposition : 20 volume hydrogen peroxide 20 volume nascent oxygen Properties & Effects : it is not an antiseptic but a cleansing agentUses : It destroys anaerobic organism & therefore used for cleaning the

wounds. It producess frothing & brings out debris from the depth of the

wound . It produces heat when it comes in contact with the tissues . Thus,it

prevent capilary oozing, & hence it is used as haemostatic solution wheneverthere is capillary oozing

Ex: after incision & drainage .Used in cleaning wounds , boils, etc .

PhenolComposition : 0.5-1% carbolic acidProperties & Effects : it is in dark pink in colour &

a strong a strong irritant . Pure form may cause skin burns . It has the smell of lifebuoy soap .

Uses :Disinfection of sharp instruments . In 100%

solution, the instruments should be immersed for 2-3 hours , & in 20% solution for 24 hours .

Disinfection during cholera epidemic for disposal of excreta .

spiritComposition : alcohol

Uses : disinfection of skin before IM & IV injections Cleaning the stitched wound cleaning the skin of the surrounding ulcer or

wondsRemoval of iodine in preparation of skin for

operation

Betadine(povidone-iodine )Generic name- povidone-iodineProducts available : povidone-iodine(5-10%) topical solution. Povidone-iodine vaginal pessaries. povidone-iodine ointmentProperties & Effect : iodine is recognised as an effective &

useful germicide it is very effective against a variety of

microrganism such as viruses, bacteria .

continudeAdvantages :

broad spectrum of action . antibiotic , antiseptic actions .Uses : used as a local antiseptic & for wound

dressing . used for irrigation of bladder , wound,

pyothorax peritoneal cavity .

salvonComposition : chlorhexidine gluconate (7.5%) strong cetrimide (16%) isopropyl alcohol (6.8%)Color : tartrazine ( yellow )Properties & Effects : Germicide & detergent .Uses : cleaning & disinfection of the equipment in

the vicinity of the patient .Cleaning & disinfection of the postoperative wounds .Aseptic management of burns .

formalinComposition : 30% aldehyde plus 10%

methaneConcentration : 38-40% solution .Uses : 10% formaldehyde solution in saline is

used as preservative for biopsy specimens . operation theater sterilization .Used in strilisation of surgical gloves &

instrument