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This 10-page paper compares the benefits of Betadine (povidone-iodine) and alcohol solutions for skin preparation prior to insertion of IV catheters. The paper includes a literature review, which summarizes the few studies that have been performed on these antiseptic solutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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10 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_MTbetalc.rtf
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For one thing, even as sterile as the needle might be, this is still a foreign object being introduced into the body -- and as such, the body will likely
bring its defenses to do everything it can to reject the foreign object. For another thing, the skin itself is a breeding ground for microorganisms. Once a puncture
is made into the skin and vein, this is a excellent entry point for skin flora and microorganisms to invade the body, creating all types problems such as bloodstream infections.
Because of this, specific medical guidelines among Western countries insist that the entry site of an IV catheter be adequately prepared
before the needle is actually inserted. Preparation generally includes a swabbing of the entry site with an antibacterial, antiseptic solution. The theory behind such an action is that preparing
the skin within antiseptic solution greatly reduces the amount of microorganisms and/or skin flora that could enter the wound. Such preparation would cut down on the instance of infection,
which is an important consideration what one is trying to treat a patient. The topical solutions used tend to contain either an alcohol base or a base of povidone-iodine, which
is marketed under the name of Betadine. For many years, either or both of these solutions have been used as a topical preparations solution before insertion of an IV.
But despite best efforts, it appears that more than 90 percent of all intravascular device-related septicemias come from either central venous or
arterial catheters (Maki and Ringer, 1991). The belief is that depending on the strength of the antiseptic used prior to insertion of any type of venous or arterial catheter can
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