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Can you use betadine if you are allergic to iodine?
You should not use Betadine if a patient is allergic to iodine. Betadine contains approximately 1% iodine, which could be enough to cause an allergic reaction.
What to use if allergic to betadine?
If a patient is allergic to betadine, most commonly, a physician will use alcohol as a prep. This is the case with an iodine allergy as well.
What are the prepping solutions used in the OR?
Alcohol, Iodophors, Betadine, Iodine, chlorhexidine. to name a few
When giving blood why do they ask you are you allergic to shell fish?
Because if you are allergic to shellfish you most likely are allergic to iodine or betadine which is what they use to prep your arm with when they draw your blood.
Can you use betadine on an animal wound?
A 5% betadine solution is best for dogs and cats. Mainly use for aseptically cleaning of wounds and surgical suture (after spaying and neutering). Watch for excessive discharge on the wound site, if this happens. Flush it with saline solution and the betadine to dry it. Minimize the use of betadine to once every other day and watch for allergic reaction. If your dogs or cats are allergic to seafood, DO NOT USE it. Consult a nearest DVM if symptoms persist. Be kind to animals. Yours truly, Jon D. DVM.
What is most commonly used in preparing a patients skin for injection or surgery procedures?
Alcohol for injection. Betadine or some other like disinfectant for surgery.
What precautions are necessary with chlorhexidine?
Chlorhexidine should not be instilled into the ear. There is one anecdotal report of deafness following use of chlorhexidine in a patient with a perforated eardrum.
Patient is allergic to iodine and needs a foley catheter. What antiseptic can we substitution for betadine when inserting a foley catheter?
savlon
Can you use chlorhexidine for a gargle for sore throats?
Yes.
Can you use chlorhexidine to relieve a sore throat?
Yes
Do you capitalize betadine?
Betadine
How is betadine scrub diluted to use on dogs skin?
When using betadine scrub on your dog, dilute it to one part betadine to ten parts water. After the solution is diluted, it will have a weak tea color. Applying betadine undiluted to your dogs skin can cause burning and irritation.
