Shanxian Chemical
SUPPLEMENTS
Hydrogen Peroxide vs Rubbing Alcohol for Wound Cleaning
On the advantages and disadvantages of using hydrogen peroxide and medical alcohol for wound cleaning
The cleanliness of the husband's wound is related to the speed and safety. In today's world, both hydrogen peroxide and medical alcohol are commonly used debridement agents. However, compared with the two, each has its own advantages and disadvantages, which cannot be ignored.
Hydrogen peroxide, its main component is hydrogen peroxide, which is decomposed to generate oxygen when it encounters peroxidase in the tissue. This new oxygen has strong oxidizing power, can break the structure of harmful bacteria, kill them, and can remove dirt and blood clots in the wound, preventing the growth of anaerobic bacteria. For example, deep injuries can easily cause the reproduction of anaerobic bacteria such as tetanus bacteria, and peroxide can reduce its damage. However, its strong oxidizing properties can also damage normal tissue cells when killing harmful bacteria, causing new granulation to be injured, delaying the healing period, and when used, it often causes severe pain and the patient suffers.
For medical alcohol, the main ingredient is ethanol, which can enter the bacterial cell to coagulate and denature the protein, so as to achieve the effect of sterilization. It has a good effect on common bacteria, fungi, etc., and the effect is fast. When used on the surface of the skin, it can quickly clear the bacteria and prevent infection. However, its irritation should not be underestimated. If used on mucous membranes or larger wounds, the pain will be very severe. And alcohol is easy to volatilize, and it is difficult to retain lasting germicidal power in the wound. If the injury is deep and there are many bacteria, it may be difficult to remove germs when used alone.
To sum up, if the epidermis is shallow and the range is small, medical alcohol can quickly clean and sterilize, which is convenient and effective; if the injury is deep and there is suspected anaerobic bacteria, although hydrogen peroxide has drawbacks, it can remove hidden dangers. Doctors should choose debridement agents according to the depth, size, and pollution of the injury, in order to heal the injured as soon as possible.
The cleanliness of the husband's wound is related to the speed and safety. In today's world, both hydrogen peroxide and medical alcohol are commonly used debridement agents. However, compared with the two, each has its own advantages and disadvantages, which cannot be ignored.
Hydrogen peroxide, its main component is hydrogen peroxide, which is decomposed to generate oxygen when it encounters peroxidase in the tissue. This new oxygen has strong oxidizing power, can break the structure of harmful bacteria, kill them, and can remove dirt and blood clots in the wound, preventing the growth of anaerobic bacteria. For example, deep injuries can easily cause the reproduction of anaerobic bacteria such as tetanus bacteria, and peroxide can reduce its damage. However, its strong oxidizing properties can also damage normal tissue cells when killing harmful bacteria, causing new granulation to be injured, delaying the healing period, and when used, it often causes severe pain and the patient suffers.
For medical alcohol, the main ingredient is ethanol, which can enter the bacterial cell to coagulate and denature the protein, so as to achieve the effect of sterilization. It has a good effect on common bacteria, fungi, etc., and the effect is fast. When used on the surface of the skin, it can quickly clear the bacteria and prevent infection. However, its irritation should not be underestimated. If used on mucous membranes or larger wounds, the pain will be very severe. And alcohol is easy to volatilize, and it is difficult to retain lasting germicidal power in the wound. If the injury is deep and there are many bacteria, it may be difficult to remove germs when used alone.
To sum up, if the epidermis is shallow and the range is small, medical alcohol can quickly clean and sterilize, which is convenient and effective; if the injury is deep and there is suspected anaerobic bacteria, although hydrogen peroxide has drawbacks, it can remove hidden dangers. Doctors should choose debridement agents according to the depth, size, and pollution of the injury, in order to heal the injured as soon as possible.
Scan to WhatsApp
