Does anyone have any evidence to support the amount of time for scrubbing the insertion site prior to an IV start? I have heard varying amounts of time and since our policy is being revised, I thought that it would be a good opportunity to find out if any evidence exists.
Melanie Cates
Professional Practice Lead - Nursing
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
You should use what is listed in the instructions for use eg Chloraprep or Chlorascrub. If using only alcohol scrub until the last pad appears clean. I have never seen a specific time recommendation. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
Thanks Lynn.