Skin Antisepsis: Chlorhexidine swabs are frequently used for pre-operative skin preparation to reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs). Healthcare providers use chlorhexidine swabs to disinfect the skin before invasive procedures such as surgeries, injections, or catheter insertions.

IV Catheter Insertion: Before the insertion of intravenous (IV) catheters or cannulas, healthcare professionals may use chlorhexidine swabs to disinfect the skin at the insertion site. This helps prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) by reducing microbial colonization around the catheter entry point.

Wound Care: Chlorhexidine swabs are utilized for wound cleansing and disinfection in both acute care and outpatient settings. Healthcare providers may use chlorhexidine swabs to clean the skin surrounding the wound before dressing changes or minor procedures.

Catheter Care: Chlorhexidine swabs are employed for disinfecting the insertion site of urinary catheters, central venous catheters (CVCs), and other indwelling devices. Regular use of chlorhexidine swabs at catheter entry points helps reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs).

Dialysis Access Site Care: Patients undergoing hemodialysis often require meticulous care of their vascular access sites to prevent infections. Chlorhexidine swabs may be used to disinfect the skin around arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) or arteriovenous grafts (AVGs) before hemodialysis sessions.

Peripheral Blood Culture Collection: Chlorhexidine swabs are sometimes used to disinfect the skin at the site of peripheral blood culture collection. Proper skin disinfection helps minimize the risk of contamination and false-positive blood culture results.

Minor Procedures: Healthcare providers may use chlorhexidine swabs to disinfect the skin before performing minor procedures such as venipuncture, skin biopsies, or lumbar punctures. This helps reduce the risk of introducing pathogens into the bloodstream or sterile body cavities.

Patient Skin Preparation: Chlorhexidine swabs can be used for general skin disinfection in patients who are undergoing medical procedures or interventions that require a clean skin surface. This may include procedures such as electrocardiography (ECG), echocardiography, or placement of monitoring electrodes.

Overall, chlorhexidine disinfectant swabs have a wide range of applications in healthcare settings for surface disinfection, antisepsis, and infection prevention. Their effectiveness, ease of use, and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties make them valuable tools in maintaining patient safety and reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.

Chlorhexidine disinfectant swabs are mainly exported products from our factory. They range from 1.5ml capacity to 26ml capacity of disinfectant liquid. Together with the applicator, they are an essential product for preoperative disinfection. Welcome to inquire about chlorhexidine disinfection swabs and alcohol disinfection swabs. We at Huachen Yang are manufacturing factory in Shenzhen, China.

In the UK, these products are not licensed medicinal products, and they are not intended for pre surgical skin antisepsis.

These products are PT1 Skin Biocide products, intended for skin disinfection only.

iCleanhcy 2% CHG Swabstick

SKU # CHG707,CHG708

Packaging: 50 units/carton

Dimensions: 1.6ml

The ready-to-use, premoistened swabstick contains 2% (w/w) Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% (v/v) Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and has a unique 2-sided applicator for interdigital areas, and skin folds ensuring thorough skin disinfection.

The swabstick has been developed to allow the product to be safely removed from the packaging without any external contact.

Description
The single-use, ready to use swabstick contains 2% (w/w) Chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% (v/v) Isopropyl alcohol requiring no activation.

These products are CHG SWAB Skin Biocide products, intended for skin disinfection only.