what is the definitive practice for cleaning external fixator pin sites?
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A nursing perspective would also be appreciated.
Any references to medical material to back up answer would be useful.
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Have a look at this web site
Essentially, you need to clean it every day. I am not sure the peroxide is necessary. Some people suggest chlorhexidine or betadine (iodine based), and others say that straight saline is quite safe.
These guys want 50% peroxide, 50% saline mix and describe in detail.
Cheers!
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