The most effective antiseptic solution in disinfecting the y-tubing on intravenous line at De La Salle University Medical Center female ward.

Date of Completion

1990

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Anti-Infective Agents, Local, Administration, Intravenous

Abstract

This study is about the most effective antiseptic solution used in disinfecting the Y-tubing of intravenous line at De La Salle University Medical Center specifically in the female ward. In this study, experimental type of research was used and focused only 15 patient due to financial constraints from the investigators. Out of 21 patients confined, only 15 patients having IV therapy so we get 100% population. Culture test was the focused of this researcher by using the disinfectant Betadine, 70% Ethyl Alcohol and Normal Saline Solution. The effectivity of an antiseptic solution as in terms of disinfection will depend on the culture test done in the laboratory. To have a valid comparison of the effectivity of the disinfectant statistical analysis were done and conducted. based on the culture test done on the laboratory at De La Salle University Medical Center, the findings were: Normal Saline Solution cannot be considered as an antiseptic solution since it has no chemical properties or components that are present in Betadine and 70% Ethyl Alcohol. There is less mechanical eradication of microorganisms and based on analysis of data we can say that, the effectivity of Normal Saline Solution cannot be assured if it can really eradicate or not. The researchers focused on the effectivity of 70% Ethyl Alcohol and Betadine in terms of chemical eradication. We found out that although 70% Ethyl Alcohol can eradicate more microorganisms as compared to Normal Saline Solution, its chemical property can be a factor (as compared to Betadine) be less effective as an antiseptic solution. Since it is volatile (easily evaporate) it has minimal effect of disinfection on the Y-tubing of IV line, while Betadine which has iodine do not have this property that can extend its maximal effect of disinfect the Y-tubing of IV line. Based on the result of the culture test, the following were drawn: 1. There is a relationship between the number og microorganisms eradicated to the following solution used. Normal Saline Solutions can eradicate microorganisms, thus hypothesis no. 1 is accepted but it cannot assured of its full effect since it has no germicide action. Betadine and 70% Ethyl Alcohol can eradicate microorganisms, thus hypothesis no. 1 is accepted. 2. Betadine eradicated greater number of microorganisms compared to 70% Ethyl Alcohol, thus Betadine is the most effective antiseptic solution used in disinfecting the Y-tubing and hypothesis no. 2 is accepted.

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