Antiseptics: Uses, Types, and Safety — DermNet #### **Antiseptic** #### ** Contraindications ** #### **Precautions** Ethyl alcohol - Hypersensitivity - Cover cuts or broken skin with waterproof plasters before using alcohol-based hand rub to prevent stinging - Do not ingest - Keep away from potential sources of ignition such as electrical outlets or electrocautery due to flammability
Boils (furunculosis) - DermNet What is a boil? A boil (also called a furuncle) is a deep form of bacterial folliculitis (infection of a hair follicle)
Hand care for healthcare workers - DermNet Hand skin preservation tips for healthcare workers Sanitisers Evidence-based Cochrane reviews confirm alcohol-based hand rubs are superior to regular hand washing for reducing transmission of diseases in hospitals and healthcare services
Wound cleansers - DermNet References Ovens L, Irving S Advances in wound cleansing: an integrated approach Wounds UK 2018; 14(1): 58–63
Premature infant skin and care - DermNet Introduction Premature infants are babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, with further classification by gestational age as preterm (32–37 weeks), very preterm (28-32 weeks), or extremely preterm ultra-low birthweight (less than 28 weeks and or less than 1000g)