Open AccessHow Safe is the use of Antiseptics and Disinfectants in Children?
Author(s) -
Abdullah Hosseni,
Nirmal Thapa,
T Jenefa Rose Priya
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international healthcare research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-8090
DOI - 10.26440/ihrj/0503.06429
Subject(s) - antiseptic , medicine , disinfectant , intensive care medicine , health professionals , clinical trial , randomized controlled trial , health care , surgery , pathology , economics , economic growth
A wide range of antiseptic preparations and disinfectants have been used in varying concentrations and combinations in children but much research work regarding their safety and efficacy is not available. The aim of this review is to expand and broaden the pre-existing guidelines useful to the health care professionals so that antisepsis in the pediatric field can be performed appropriately, and at the same time, guarantee safety for children. Previously published studies were also assessed while writing this review. As per the data, there may be several local and systemic toxic effects related to the use of antiseptics and disinfectants in children. Properly designed large multicenter randomized clinical trials are required to direct the healthcare professionals regarding the most appropriate and safe antiseptic and disinfectant to use in pediatric patients.