Use of sodium hypochlorite for skin antisepsis before inserting a peripheral venous catheter: a pilot study.

Cristiana Forni, Tania Sabattini, Fabio D'Alessandro, Ambra Fiorani, Simonetta Gamberini, Alessandra Maso, Rosa Curci, Enrichetta Zanotti, Paolo Chiari

Journal: Biological research for nursing 2016;17(3):330-3

PMID: 25230748

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Abstract

Although it can be prevented, catheter-related bacteremia is common and dangerous. The antiseptics most widely used during insertion of peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) include povidone iodine, alcohol, and chlorhexidine. Another widely used antiseptic is a solution of 0.057 g sodium hypochlorite. This pilot study explored the contamination rate of the PVC tip inserted after skin decontamination with sodium hypochlorite. Culture analysis of the tips of the PVCs inserted into the 42 participants showed 7 (16.7%) colonized catheters. The results of this pilot study suggest taking into serious consideration the assessment of this antiseptic in randomized experimental studies.

Address: Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy [email protected].; Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy.; Microbiological Analysis Section, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy.; Microbiological Analysis Section of the Musculoskeletal Tissue Bank, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy.; Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Cell Biology, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy.; Bologna Hospital-University, Policlinico S. Orsola Malpighi, Bologna, Italy.

DOI: 10.1177/1099800414545509

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MeSH Terms: Anti-Infective Agents, Local, Catheterization, Peripheral, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pilot Projects, Skin, Sodium Hypochlorite