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Alcohol is not the best choice for cleaning wounds. The reasons are that it's very painful for the patient, and unless you completely submerge the affected area, it's not very effective as a germicide. Alcohol is used more for disinfection instruments and sometimes the unbroken skin of a topical location prior to injection. Depending on the size of what you're disinfection, you can do the following: * For large open wounds, flushing with sterile saline works great. If the wound is infected, you can also fluch with antibiotics, but this is more of an inpatient treatment. * For small wounds, Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) 3 percent solution works very well. The good things about this antiseptic are that it loses that exrta oxygen atom as part of disinfecting, and all that remains is water, so it won't stain and will evaporate without leaving a residue. In clinical tests, it was rated as the most effective/deadly to germs of the topical antiseptics. The only problem is that oxydation also can injure healthy cells. Also, while Hydrogen peroxide can be safely used in the mouse (3%, spit it out when you're done), it should be kept away from other sensitive areas. If you have to use alcohol, you need one that has a relative high percentage of alcohol in the bottle. The minimum is 40% (or 80 proof). If you have to use ethanol (drinking alcohol), use vodka -- no additional stuff to cmplicate the procedure. Again though, alcohol is not the best to clean wounds.
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What was alcohol used for in the civil war?
they would use it to clean wounds and some times drink it
Should alcohol swabs be used to clean wounds ie dog bite?
Yes. But I would also use an antiseptic. then go see a doctor.
What is a clean flammable liquid used in medical preparation for external use called?
Isopropyl alcohol is a clean flammable liquid commonly used in medical preparations for external use, such as cleaning wounds or disinfecting skin before injections.
What is rubbing alcohol used for and how can it be effectively utilized in various applications?
Rubbing alcohol, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is commonly used as a disinfectant to clean wounds and surfaces. It can also be used to remove sticky residue, clean electronics, and sanitize tools. To effectively utilize rubbing alcohol, apply it directly to the surface or use it with a cloth or cotton ball for cleaning and disinfecting.
Can you use alcohol with wintergreen in it to clean your ears?
you shouldn't use alcohol to clean any piercings. You can use alcohol to disinfect your jewelry but not the piercing itself. It dries it out.
Why do people use sterile cotton to clean wounds?
To help prevent infection by ensuring no germs get in the wounds from the cotton.
Can you use alcohol to clean silicone?
Yes, alcohol can be used to clean silicone surfaces effectively.
What should I use to clean my body jewelry?
Clean your jewelry with isopropyl alcohol, or at least 80% cleaning alcohol if you have that.
How should you clean a MacBook Air?
You can use rubbing alcohol and fire to clean it
Can you clean a ball python's wounds with alcohol swabs?
this morning he escaped from his cage and the weight on the cover fell with him and cut him. i cleaned the wound with alcohol swabs. it seemed to sting at first but now he's fine.
Can you use alcohol to clean a belly button piercing?
No
Can you use drinking alcohol to clean a bellly button piercing?
You never use any type of alcohol to clean any piercing. Use a mixture of natural sea salt and warm water. Alcohol kills whats helping your piercing heal.
