There is no difference in the change frequency according to CDC and INS, however povidone-iodine is not longer the preferred skin antiseptic agent. TSM dressing should be changed at least weekly and tape and gauze should be changed every 48 hours. Povidone-iodine use requires at least 2 full minutes to become thoroughly dry before you put on the next dressing.
There is no difference in the change frequency according to CDC and INS, however povidone-iodine is not longer the preferred skin antiseptic agent. TSM dressing should be changed at least weekly and tape and gauze should be changed every 48 hours. Povidone-iodine use requires at least 2 full minutes to become thoroughly dry before you put on the next dressing.
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
www.hadawayassociates.com
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