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Hydrogen Peroxide vs Alcohol Efficacy
"On the Comparison of the Efficacy of Hydrogen Peroxide and Alcohol"
There are medical disinfection materials in the world, and hydrogen peroxide and alcohol are commonly used. The comparison of the efficacy of the two has been explored by many people.
Hydrogen peroxide, chemically called hydrogen peroxide, is active and highly oxidizing. When it encounters organic matter, it can quickly decompose and release new oxygen to achieve the effect of sterilization and disinfection. It can disinfect wounds, remove dirt and necrotic tissue, and prevent the growth of anaerobic bacteria. However, it has a certain irritation to the skin mucosa. If the concentration is too high, it may cause local pain and redness.
Alcohol, the main component is ethanol, can denature bacterial proteins and then kill bacteria. The concentration of common medical alcohol is 75%, and the bactericidal power is the best at this concentration. Alcohol disinfection has fast effect and strong volatility. It is often used for disinfection of skin surfaces and general items. However, it has poor effect on microorganisms with strong tolerance such as spores, and is flammable. Safety should be paid attention to when using it.
When it comes to efficacy, both are effective in general bacterial disinfection. However, alcohol acts quickly and can quickly kill common bacteria. In addition to sterilization, hydrogen peroxide can decompose pus and necrotic tissue, especially for wounds that are heavily polluted and may have anaerobic infections. If it is used for complete skin disinfection, alcohol is more convenient; if the wound is deep and polluted, hydrogen peroxide is more advantageous.
In short, hydrogen peroxide and alcohol have different effects. When applying, it should be selected according to the specific situation to achieve the purpose of optimal disinfection.
There are medical disinfection materials in the world, and hydrogen peroxide and alcohol are commonly used. The comparison of the efficacy of the two has been explored by many people.
Hydrogen peroxide, chemically called hydrogen peroxide, is active and highly oxidizing. When it encounters organic matter, it can quickly decompose and release new oxygen to achieve the effect of sterilization and disinfection. It can disinfect wounds, remove dirt and necrotic tissue, and prevent the growth of anaerobic bacteria. However, it has a certain irritation to the skin mucosa. If the concentration is too high, it may cause local pain and redness.
Alcohol, the main component is ethanol, can denature bacterial proteins and then kill bacteria. The concentration of common medical alcohol is 75%, and the bactericidal power is the best at this concentration. Alcohol disinfection has fast effect and strong volatility. It is often used for disinfection of skin surfaces and general items. However, it has poor effect on microorganisms with strong tolerance such as spores, and is flammable. Safety should be paid attention to when using it.
When it comes to efficacy, both are effective in general bacterial disinfection. However, alcohol acts quickly and can quickly kill common bacteria. In addition to sterilization, hydrogen peroxide can decompose pus and necrotic tissue, especially for wounds that are heavily polluted and may have anaerobic infections. If it is used for complete skin disinfection, alcohol is more convenient; if the wound is deep and polluted, hydrogen peroxide is more advantageous.
In short, hydrogen peroxide and alcohol have different effects. When applying, it should be selected according to the specific situation to achieve the purpose of optimal disinfection.
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