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Hydrogen Peroxide vs Alcohol When to Use
Discussion on the use of hydrogen peroxide and alcohol. Hydrogen peroxide and alcohol are both commonly used for cleaning and disinfection. However, the characteristics of the two are different. When using, it is appropriate to distinguish them in detail.
Hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidizing properties. It is effective in treating deep and easy-to-hide wounds. Cover because it can penetrate deep into the inside of the wound, after contact with the tissue, decompose and release new oxygen, with the power of oxidation, kill deep-rooted bacteria, and can remove necrotic tissue and foreign bodies in the wound, so as to facilitate wound healing. In case of deep puncture, debris is embedded in the skin, and it can be used at this time to remove hidden dangers.
And alcohol, its bactericidal principle, is to make bacterial proteins coagulate and denature. Alcohol has good volatility and can quickly dehydrate bacteria. It is suitable for general disinfection of the skin surface, such as skin wiping before injection, which can quickly kill bacteria on the skin surface and reduce the risk of infection. And because of its rapid volatilization, it is relatively less irritating to the skin.
Then use hydrogen peroxide, there are also points to pay attention to. Its strong oxidation, if the concentration is too high, or if used improperly, it may cause damage to normal tissues. After use in the wound, there may be a short-term tingling feeling, which is normal. However, long-term high concentration use on the same part should be avoided.
Alcohol is not suitable for disinfection of mucous membranes and damaged skin due to irritation. If used in such areas, it will cause severe pain and may aggravate the damage.
Therefore, the doctor should choose carefully according to the condition and location of the patient's wound. For shallow skin disinfection, alcohol can be used to achieve quick effect; for deep complex wounds, hydrogen peroxide is appropriate. Only by distinguishing the characteristics and timing of use can the disinfection be done well, the suffering of the patient can be relieved, and his recovery can be promoted as soon as possible.
Hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidizing properties. It is effective in treating deep and easy-to-hide wounds. Cover because it can penetrate deep into the inside of the wound, after contact with the tissue, decompose and release new oxygen, with the power of oxidation, kill deep-rooted bacteria, and can remove necrotic tissue and foreign bodies in the wound, so as to facilitate wound healing. In case of deep puncture, debris is embedded in the skin, and it can be used at this time to remove hidden dangers.
And alcohol, its bactericidal principle, is to make bacterial proteins coagulate and denature. Alcohol has good volatility and can quickly dehydrate bacteria. It is suitable for general disinfection of the skin surface, such as skin wiping before injection, which can quickly kill bacteria on the skin surface and reduce the risk of infection. And because of its rapid volatilization, it is relatively less irritating to the skin.
Then use hydrogen peroxide, there are also points to pay attention to. Its strong oxidation, if the concentration is too high, or if used improperly, it may cause damage to normal tissues. After use in the wound, there may be a short-term tingling feeling, which is normal. However, long-term high concentration use on the same part should be avoided.
Alcohol is not suitable for disinfection of mucous membranes and damaged skin due to irritation. If used in such areas, it will cause severe pain and may aggravate the damage.
Therefore, the doctor should choose carefully according to the condition and location of the patient's wound. For shallow skin disinfection, alcohol can be used to achieve quick effect; for deep complex wounds, hydrogen peroxide is appropriate. Only by distinguishing the characteristics and timing of use can the disinfection be done well, the suffering of the patient can be relieved, and his recovery can be promoted as soon as possible.
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