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To clean snd sterilise the injection site

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What do you use to clean the site for an IV?

Alcohol swabs and/or providone-iodine swabs.


Do unopened alcohol swabs expire?

Yes


What are alcohol swabs what do they look like?

Alcohol swabs are small cloth or hypoallergenic synthetic pads soaked in isopropyl alcohol, usually at 90% strength. They're sealed in small single-use waterproof packets.


Is using alcohol swabs to sanitize a food contact surface as effective as washing and sanitizing?

Yes, alcohol swabs sanitizes food just as effectively as washing. Alcohol kills all bacteria and germs that are on surfaces.


Will bacteriostatic water used for injections show up on a alcohol drug test?

No.


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Should alcohol swabs be used to clean wounds ie dog bite?

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How do you remove bathing suit crotch area adhesive?

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