Infectionprevention solutions
3M™ Surgical Clipper
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atwww.3m.co.uk/clipper to discover a 3M Clipper Solution to meet your needs.
3M™ Bair Hugger™ Therapy
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3M™ Ioban™ 2 Antimicrobial
Incise Drapes
Mr Philip Roberts, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
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Visitwww.3M.co.uk/ioban to hear an Orthopaedic Consultant discuss measures to reduce SSIs.
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Based on evidence from a recent study in The New England Journal of Medicine conducted using ChloraPrep,1 pre-operative skin preparation with 2% chlorhexidine in 70% isopropyl alcohol has been included in the care bundle for the prevention of surgical site infection.2
To find out more please visit
www.chloraprep.co.uk
Prescribing Information ChloraPrep®
The and only
licensed and evidence-based skin preparation system that allows you to meet these new guidelines3
Putting evidence into practice with ChloraPrep (PL31760/0002) & ChloraPrep with Tint (PL31760-0001) 2% chlorhexidine gluconate w/v /
70% isopropyl alcohol v/v cutaneous solution. Indication: Disinfection of skin prior to invasive medical procedures. Dosage & administration: ChloraPrep – 0.67ml, 1.5ml, 3ml, 10.5ml, 26ml; ChloraPrep with Tint – 3ml, 10.5ml, 26ml.Volume dependent on invasive procedure being undertaken. Applicator squeezed to break ampoule and release antiseptic solution onto sponge. Solution applied by gently pressing sponge against skin and moving back and forth for 30
seconds.The area covered should be allowed to air dry. Side effects, precautions & contra-indications: Very rarely allergic or skin reactions reported with chlorhexidine, isopropyl alcohol and SunsetYellow. Contra-indicated for patients with known hypersensitivity to these constituents. For external use only on intact skin. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, middle ear and neural tissue. Should not be used in children under 2 months of age. Solution is flammable. Do not use with ignition sources until dry, do not allow to pool, and remove soaked materials before use. Over-vigorous use on fragile or sensitive skin or repeated use may lead to local skin
reactions.At the first sign of local skin reaction, application should be stopped. Per applicator costs (ex VAT): ChloraPrep: 0.67ml (SEPP) - 30p; 1.5ml (FREPP) - 55p; 1.5ml - 78p; 3ml - 85p; 10.5ml - £2.92; 26ml - £6.50. ChloraPrep with Tint: 3ml – 89p; 10.5ml – £3.07; 26ml - £6.83. Legal category: GSL. Marketing Authorisation Holder: CareFusion UK 244 Ltd,43 London Road, Reigate, Surrey RH29PW,UK.Date of preparation: October 2011.
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at
www.yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. Adverse events should also be reported to CareFusion Tel. 0800 043 7546 or email
CarefusionGB@professionalinformation.co.uk
References: 1. Department of Health (2011) High Impact Intervention: Care bundle to prevent surgical site infection. Available at:
http://hcai.dh.gov.uk/files/2011/03/2011-03-14-HII-Prevent-Surgical-Site-infection-FINAL.pdf. Date accessed: 12.04.11. 2. Darouiche R etal.N Engl J Med 2010; 362: 18-26. 3. UK PL 31760/0001 CHL158a
Date of preparation: October 2012
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